Lot 6826
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), manufacturer's stamps “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen” and “Deutscher Offizier Verein Berlin” at the root, gilt brass knuckle-bow hilt, an eagle with the sovereign's cipher “WR II” on the guard plate, fish-scale synthetic grip with wire winding and appliqué cipher “WR II”, intact leather finger loop, pitted steel scabbard with one movable suspension ring. Together with an example with unmarked nickel-plated single-edged blade, black synthetic grip, browned steel scabbard and added portepee. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 99 and 100 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
