Lot 6825
Two small-swords M 1889 for officers of the infantry, circa 1905
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Nickel-plated, single-edged blade (scattered traces of rust), the manufacturer's stamps “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen” and “Waarenhaus für Armee & Marine Berlin” at the root, brass knuckle-bow hilt (traces of gilding), an eagle with the sovereign's cipher “WR II” on the guard plate, synthetic grip with fish-scale pattern, wire winding and appliquéd cipher “WR II”, intact leather finger loop, black lacquered steel scabbard (rusty) with one movable suspension ring. Together with a second example with a good, unmarked nickel-plated single-edged blade, fish-skin grip (rubbed) and sword knot fragment. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 103 and 106 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
