PRE WWI GERMAN BAVARIAN MODEL 1813 ARTILLERY SWORD - 1912 - POLICE MARKED " PWB "
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Reference Number: Avaluer:16081921 |
Good condition pre WWI ImperialGerman Bavarian Model 1813 artillery sword that is maker marked “W.K. &CIE. SOLINGEN” on the left ricasso and dated 1912 on the spine. Also marked onspine with “crown O” which was the Bavarian cypher. 29 ¾” blade has originalbright finish with some scattered pitting and some gray patina. Edge hasseveral nicks and dings. Remaining metal has brown patina. Leather coveredwooden grip shows some wear. Fitted in correct original steel sca...bbard that hasoriginal blue metal finish tunring brown with some dents and dings. Scabbard ismarked “Pw.B.” near the throat, which is a 1920’s Weimar German marking for thePolizeiwehr Bayern (Bavarian Police Defense Force). A hard to find BavarianM1813 Artillery Saber that will make a fine addition to a collection.