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Franco Prussian War / WW1 Era Imperial Prussian Cavalry Hussar Officer’s Etched Blade Presentation Dress Sword To ‘Fur Regt Konigin Wilhelmina Der Niederlande (Hann No 15)’ (Queen Wilhelmina Of Netherlands 15th Hussars) & Scabbard. ED 2618 - ED 2618 The Hussar Regiment "Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands" (Hannoversches) No. 15 , also known as the "Wandsbeker Hussaren ", was a cavalry unit of the Prussian Army . The regiment was originally formed on December 19, 1803 (Foundation Day) as a cavalry unit of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Hanover . After the lost war of 1866 and the annexation of the country by the Kingdom of Prussia , the association was incorporated into the Prussian army as the 15th Hussar Regiment (Hanoverian) No. In connection with the founding of the German Reich on January 18, 1871 in Versailles and the entry into force of the constitution of April 16, 1871, the regiment was transferred in June 1871 to the then city of Wandsbek (or Marienthal) relocated. This location provided the popular name "Wandsbeker Hussar". Kaiser Wilhelm II appointed Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands as regimental commander on August 31, 1898 and named the association after her. The Regiment saw action in the Franco Prussian war & WW1. This is an excellent, original Imperial Prussian Hussar’s dress presentation sword. The sword has nickel plated knuckle bow with pierced bowl guard incorporating Prussian eagle on a folding langet. It has an undamaged ribbed polished horn grip. The inside of the guard has remnants of an original leather hanger loop attached. The sword measures 33 ¾” overall and its 28 ¼” single edged, plated blade with fullers is beautifully etched with panels on both sides featuring Martial banners and arms including charging mounted cavalry scenes, battle honours on banne, Prussian Eagle, Horse’s head motifs and inscription ‘Fur Regt Konigin Wilhelmina Der Niederlande (Hann No 15)’ (Queen Wilhelmina Of Netherlands 15th Hussars). The sword is complete with its original plated steel scabbard with hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2618
£595.00
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