Lot 7313
A M 1892 sabre for cavalry troopers
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, slightly curved single-edged blade with a flat spine; manufacturer's stamp “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen” at the ricasso, and inspection stamp “RC” beneath a crown on the spine. Iron basket hilt featuring the Saxon coat of arms beneath a crown on the guard plate; good brown synthetic grip (slightly ground down at the base). Steel scabbard with a fixed carrying ring and a loop for a cavalry sword knot; inspection mark “RC” beneath a crown on the drag, and marked “1.103.” near the throat. Sword knot added later. Signs of use and age. Length 96 cm. Cf. Hilbert, *Blankwaffen*, Berlin, 1998, p. 113.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
