German Navy Kriegsmarine 1923 Pattern Officer’s Sword With Scabbard Maker E&F Horster

The German Navy Kriegsmarine 1923 Pattern Officer’s Sword with Scabbard is a regulation edged weapon issued to officers of the German naval forces during the interwar and early World War II period. This example was manufactured by E&F Horster, a recognized Solingen-based maker of military swords and edged weapons. The sword features a slightly curved, single-edged blade, typically bearing the maker’s mark on the ricasso. The hilt comprises a gilded brass guard and pommel, with naval motif embellishments such as the fouled anchor, and a wire-wrapped grip constructed from materials like white celluloid. The accompanying scabbard is made of black painted steel, fitted with brass mounts and suspension rings consistent with naval patterns of the era. The 1923 pattern reflects design modifications from prior naval swords, aligning with contemporary uniform regulations of the Kriegsmarine. These swords were worn by commissioned officers for ceremonial and formal duty use.