Lot 7344
A sword M 1889 for infantry officers
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Nickel-plated, single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides (spotted, slightly notched), the Solingen "Wolfsangel" mark at the ricasso. Knuckle-bow hilt in gilt white metal (non-magnetic) with a crowned Württemberg coat of arms on the folding guard, fish-scale grip, triple silver wire winding, pommel cap with royal cipher “KR” (King Karl), intact finger strap. Steel scabbard (heavily scuffed, stained, pitted around the hilt, dents, hack marks) with traces of nickel plating, two movable suspension rings. Slightly damaged, signs of age. Length 96 cm. Rare.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?