German Luftwaffe Sword

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mongomery1234

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First of all I'd like to introduce myself to the forum. My names Robert and i apologize if this is the wrong place to ask this question but ive recently found what i believe to be a german luftwaffe sword and would like some help authenticating it.
I purchased it for 300.00 from someone who got it out of a storage unit and didnt know that much about it. Upon inspection it has E&F Horster makers marks on it and appears to check out with others i have seen online the only difference being the hilt is brown vs black ones ive seen and the scabbard is aluminum and not black. There is also a "Schl.143. on the winged part of the sword. Im assuming its not a fake because of the makers mark and the age of it but i would love an educated answer as to its authenticity and possible value.
Also would it hurt to polish the tarnish near the hilt and everywhere else on it?

Thanks in advance for any help!

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dont polish. nazi stuff is a specialty. there are specialists here on blade forums. i am not one of them. If no response here, ask a moderator to place in bernard levines collecting forum.
 
Nice find. Check out the site wehrmachtawards.com They are specialists in Third Reich militaria of all kinds. Don't polish or clean up this piece, you will devalue it. It is a very nice price.
 
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