Lot 7322
A sword M 1889 for infantry officers in the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1901–1918
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Straight, single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides (spotted, partly pitted), the manufacturer's mark “W.K & C” beneath a knight's helmet and king's head at the ricasso. Gilt knuckle-bow hilt in non-ferrous metal, the folding guard plate bearing the coatof arms of the grand duchy, fish-scale grip with metal appliqué “WE” beneath a crown (Wilhelm Ernst) on the outside and wire winding, intact finger strap, later portepee. Steel scabbard with one movable suspension ring. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 98 cm. Very rare, cf. Hartmann/Herrmann, Infanterieoffizierdegen 1889, p. 69.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
