WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1889 CAVALRY OFFICER DRESS SWORD - ETCHED BLADE - UNIT MAR
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:25058160 |
Very good condition original WWI ImperialGerman Model 1889 cavalry officer dress sword. Blade has nice original etchedpanels on both sides. Right side is unit marked to the 2nd (9thPomeranian) Uhlan Regiment. Right side has a profile of Kaiser Wilhelm, a horsehead with horseshoe frame, and “Zur Erinnerung An Meine Dienstzeit” (In Memoryof by Service Time). 29 ¾” blade has original bright finish with some graying.The etched panels originally had fire blue finish, this is ...now faded/worn tobrown patina. Blade still has original leather washer at the base. Hilt hasoriginal bright finish with some age toning. Folding guard has the Prussianeagle. Inside of knuckle bow is stamped “D.R.G.M. 246668”, which is a patentnumber. Grip shows some normal handling marks, no cracks or chips. Fitted incorrect original steel scabbard that has original bright plated finish showingsome normal wear, no dents. A nice German M1889 KOD with etched blade.
