Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German WWI era dress sword from the Kingdom of Saxony, which was one of the members states of the German empire. Offered in good condition, it features a shape fold-away guard with the Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Saxony on it. The grip is brass wire bound over sharkskin, most likely with wood underneath. The grip is in very good condition, and the hilt is tight to the tang. This model of sword is somewhat similar to the Prussian Model of 1889, but the blade is definitely different. The hilt looks be made entirely of steel or iron, instead of the lighter alloys usually used.
The nickel plated double edged straight blade is in very good condition and has a triple fuller on each side and is 31 1/4 inches from the spear point to the hilt. The nickel plate is retained very well, with only some light wear from the scabbard, and minor oxidation. It is etched with EISENHAUER GARANTIERT, which translates to Iron Sword/Hewer Guaranteed. The sword ricasso is also etched with a CROWN over an interlocking FA monogram, which we is one of the three known types used by Saxon King Frederick Augustus III. He reigned from 1904 until the end of the Monarchy following WWI in 1918. Overall length of the sword is 37 1/4 inches, and the leather blade buffer is still present.
The steel scabbard has a single hanging ring, as the second fitting was for a hook on the hanger. It was originally blued steel, however the bluing has oxidized in most areas, and now it has a mostly oxidized patina. There are no dents we can see, and the sword fits into the scabbard quite nicely, with a secure throat.
Overall condition is very good. Ready to display!
Dimensions:
Blade length: 31 1/4”
Overall length: 37 1/4”
Scabbard length: 32 1/2”
Handguard: 4 ½”x 5”
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