Czechoslovakia, First Republic. An Officer's Sword with Hangers, by Wlaszlovits Štos Buy Now measuring 31 mm (w) x

measuring 31 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

the reverse bears the inscription “DEM BESTEN SCHUTZEN” (PROTECT THE BEST) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

some loss of finish is evident and the swastika is damaged

the collar chain composed of alternating eagle and cross insignia separated by open-ended wreaths

WWI 178th Infantry Battalion Collar Tab CEF - Pickled copper

Czechoslovakia, First Republic. An Officer's Sword with Hangers, by Wlaszlovits Štos Buy Now measuring 31 mm (w) xSword and scabbard nickel plated steel, blade measures 78 cm curved blade, the ricasso of the nickel plated blade is marked with CET and maker marked WLASZLOVITS (T S LOGO) TOS, the guard made of nickel and presents the Czechoslovakian "Lesser" Coat of arms embossed, the hilt has a nice sharkskin black covered wood grip, with wire wrapping, the central pair twisted together, housed in original and matching scabbard with hanger set, with brown leather