Generallieutenant Karl Friedrich Ludwig von Hellwig – a magnificent eagle head sabre, marking the award of the Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class in the Wars of Liberation, 1813 Curved, single-edged blade with wide fullers and a double-edged point, approximately one third of which above the ricasso with gilt trophies, laurel branches and etched manufacturer’s mark “S & S”, “in Solingen” (Schimmelbusch & Sohn). The fire gilding of the brass hilt preserved in places, with trophy, oak leaf and acanthus ornaments in relief on the knuckle bow and grip spine. The languet with appliquéd Landwehr cross on the obverse, trophies on the reverse. The quillons hallmarked “1 7 7 2” and another, illegible stamp. Leathercovered grip wrapped with fine brass wire. The brass scabbard with two movable suspension rings and iron drag, the upper suspension ring with a collection seal still attached. Engraved “Major K.L.F.v.Hellwig - 12.04.1813 EK II - 23.04.1813 EK I” below the locket . Comes with the leather thong (damaged) with a silver tassel. Length of the sabre 94.5 cm, total length 102 cm. Magnificent sabre of historical significance. In beautiful condition. Rudolf Karl Friedrich Heinrich Ludwig von Hellwig joined Koehler’s Hussar Regiment No. 3 as Junker in 1790, fought in the French campaign of 1792-94, was promoted to Kornett in 1794 and Secondelieutenant in 1799. He was wounded in the attack on Eisenach in 1806/07, for which he received the Pour le Mérite on 23 February 1807. He was promoted to Major in 1812 and was awarded both the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the RussianOrder of St. George 4th Class for the Battle of Langensalza. A few days later, he was presented with the Iron Cross 1st Class for the attack on Wanfried on 18 April 1813. He took command of the 9th Hussar Regiment in March 1815. In October, he was promoted to Oberstlieutenant and to Oberst in 1819. In 1830, he became commander of the 15th Cavalry Brigade, rising to Generalmajor in 1831 and was awarded, along with scores of other decorations beforehand, the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class with Oak Leaves in 1836. In 1838, he was given a ceremonial send-off as Generallieutenant, with an annual pension of 2250 talers. 311816 II € 15.000 | 229 3319
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