Lot 6631
A small-sword M 1889 for officers of the infantry, circa 1905
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides, nickel-plated (reground), with the etched “Treue” (loyalty) bandeau on both sides, the manufacturer's stamp with two squirrels for the Solingen manufacturer Eickhorn at the ricasso. Brass knuckle-bow hilt (traces of gilding) with a Bavarian Lion on the folding guard plate, fish-scale grip (rubbed), triple wire winding, finger strap replaced. Black lacquered steel scabbard (heavily abraded, traces of rust) with one fixed suspension ring and saddle loop. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 99 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?