The German swords were part of the pattern dress sword for Germany's
Naval Officers during WW I and WW II. They were ornately decorated and
the double folding guard locked into the scabbard. The classic German
style weapon was invented to enable the brawniest troops to break pikes.
The exquisite sword soon was used by guards in processions and was
adopted for personal combat. The German swords are an excellent example
of the type of one hand or late period cruciform sword made for not only
the wealthy warrior in Germany but for the market across northern
Europe. The overall shape and aesthetic design of the sword are intrinsic parts of the functional aspects. The master craftsmen shaped the blade and hilt components with subtlety and a deep understanding of volumes and mass distribution. This type of sword was perfect for sword-and-buckler fighting and excels in performance when put to use with the advanced fencing styles of the period.
The subtle shape of the pommel of the sword is often forged and hand-finished with the cross to perfectly fit each sword. The grip usually has a wooden core fitted to the stout tang, covered with leather over cord. The edges are carefully shaped to a beautiful combination of toughness and cutting performance. The blades are hand ground, individually heat treated for maximum flexibility and edge retention.
