Lot 7428
A sword M 1889 for infantry officers, wartime production
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Privately purchased item. Nickel-plated, single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides (slight pitting). Iron knuckle-bow hilt (pitted, re-lacquered in black) with openwork folding guard plate depicting the crowned eagle (“WRII”), black lacquered wooden grip (minor chips) with later wire winding and “WRII” appliqué. In a longer steel scabbard (re-lacquered, rubbed, minor cracks at the chape) with a suspension loop and one movable carrying ring. Slightly damaged, signs of age and use. Length 96 cm. Rare.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
