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Pre 1906 Imperial Prussian Carl Eickhorn Solingen Model 1899 Infantry Officer’s Private Purchase Sword With Kaiser Wilhelm II Badge Device On Hilt & Scabbard. ED 2663 - ED 2663 Following the unification of Germany in 1871 under the Prussian King, most of the smaller German states were adsorbed into the Prussian army and adopted their military system. The larger armies of kingdoms of Bavaria, Saxony and Württemberg retained characteristics of their uniform and heraldry. Hence in 1889, when new sword patterns were produced for the German army, some state variation was still tolerated. A degree of consistency can be found in scabbard forms however, with those between 1889 and 1906 being nickel plated and those produced after 1906 being painted black or chemically blued. The sword is almost like a miniaturised Kurassier's sword, with a long, straight, spear-pointed blade, and cocked grip. The blade is usually doubled fullered but single fullered or even flat bladed versions existed. Issue examples have a fixed, decorative, semi-basket guard, whereas private purchase versions often had folding guards. The guards contains a Prussian Eagle and this, or the royal cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II, was usually applied to the grip. This is a nice original Imperial Prussian Infantry Officer’s private purchase Model 1889 sword. The sword has the correct brass knuckle bow and has Prussian Eagle on a folding langet indicating private purchase. It has an undamaged ribbed and wire bound polished horn grip. One side of the grip is mounted with the correct brass royal cypher device of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The hilt has original leather washers. The sword measures 32 ¾” overall and its 38 ¾” spear point blade with double fullers is clean. The blade is marked with the back to back squirrels above C.E. trademark of Carl Eickhorn Solingen. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard. The scabbard has a single hanging ring and fixed belt bar. The scabbard has no dents & retains traces of original nickel plating indicating pre 1906 manufacture. The price for this attractive Prussian sword includes UK delivery. ED 2663
£645.00
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