Lot 6640

An official´s sword from the reign of Prince Regent Luitpold (1886–1912)

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 700

Countdown for bids : 30 days and 5 hours left

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Description

Double-edged blade (slightly stained) with a flattened central ridge, etched on both sides, gilded and blued, featuring the etched ‘Treuebandeau’ and the Solingen knight’s helmet mark at the ricasso. Richly embossed, beautifully gilded brass hilt, featuring a recumbent lion on the guard; a screw-mounted lion’s head pommel; mother-of-pearl grip scales; and, on the obverse side, a superimposed crown with a halo of rays. Black leather scabbard with gilded brass fittings. Attached a golden sword knot (portepee) from the Prince Regent era. Signs of wear and age. Length 94.5 cm. Exceptionally well preserved.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.