1226 2 IMPERIAL GERMAN SWORDS.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Feb 11 @ 12:18UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 125.00 USD
Estimated at 250.00 - 400.00 USD
1) Overall length: 38 1/2". Blade length: 31 7/8”. An imperial officer’s saber w/ a plain blade that has a single medium fuller and no maker’s mark. Plated iron hilt w/ wire-wrapped composite grip. Black enameled scabbard. CONDITION: blade retains substantial original factory polish. Hilt has about 30% silver plate remaining w/ the balance being oxidized iron. Grip shows light wear. Scabbard is free from dents and retains 60% of its original finish. 2) Overall length: 37 3/4". Blade length: 32”. An imperial officer’s saber w/ a single medium fuller, stamped at the ricasso “(king’s head) (knight’s head)”. The blade is etched over 12 1/2" of its length w/ various foliate & patriotic motifs. Brass hilt w/ plain languets & knuckle bow. Wire-wrapped sharkskin grip. Brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark gray overall patina. Hilt has a pleasing mustard patina. Scabbard remains quite sound w/ a flex point 13” from the tip and a few dents in the brass tip. (02-21187/BF). $250-400.