Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig with Scabbard Featured Item The locks both are still

The locks both are still functional

The belt loop is still present

The rear of the busby has a green flecked silver bullion officer's cord

Below this is maker marked inside of a black retangle:

Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig with Scabbard Featured Item The locks both are stillOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of a German WWII Luftwaffe Officer's Sword, made by the rare and desirable maker F. & A. Helbig, Messerfabrik (knife factory). It features great aluminum fittings and a lovely nickel plated steel blade. This is mid war produced example, as early war examples were silver frosted nickel alloy. As the war continued they moved to the "air age" aluminum material, which was felt to