Hey! New collector, new member. I have been trying to find information on Army and SS cavalry sabres by means of the few English-language resources on German cavalry divisions, particularly the following, but have had little success beyond mention in the Richter books about an "enlisted man’s sabre" and an "officer’s sabre." If you are interested, they are much more helpful in regards to firearms and gear used by the Army cavalry in the Eastern Campaign, and are profusely illustrated with period photography identified by the author, himself a member of the 1935 German cavalry class. Cavalry of the Wehrmacht also received an endorsement from Conrad Müller, commander of the 9th (Heavy) Troop, 32nd Horse Regiment.

• RICHTER, Klaus Christan. Cavalry of the Wehrmacht, 1941-1945. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1995.
• RICHTER, Klaus Christian. Weapons & Equipment of the German Cavalry, 1935-1945. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1995.
• FOWLER, Jeffrey. Axis Cavalry in World War II. Westminster, MD: Osprey Publishing, 2001.

My questions for the community are as follows:

1. During what time between 1933-1945 were sabres issued to Army cavalry divisions?
2. How many different cavalry sabre variants exist? Can differences be observed between enlisted and officer’s sabres? If so, what are they?
3. Which manufacturers were responsible for their production?
4. Are there reliable dealers known to offer this sort of product?
5. What price range is to be expected of any particular model?
6. Are there any common fakes in circulation? How to identify them?

I did notice Swords of Germany, 1900-1945 by Angolia, but was hesitant to purchase a book that retails at $100-$200 for what could amount to a handful of relevant pages. Let me know if it’s worthwhile.

Thanks in advance!