Like all swords, Imperial edged weapons are very quickly appreciating as reference material becomes available. With the Johnson/Wittmann Imperial Reference available, now is the time to begin your Imperial Sword collection while prices are reasonable. Our book pictures, identifies and thoroughly deals with all swords, some previously unknown. As has been demonstrated many times in the past, once collectors understand the historical significance of their purchase, the demand tends to skyrocket... As well as the prices!

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1.  SWDSIMP #30942 Baden NCO Drill Sergeant's Sword with Whistle

   This NCO dove head sword has the standard plain fittings throughout and it is an all brass hilt. The hilt is in good condition and if it had any fire gild on it originally it is mostly gone now. The grip is a nice looking sharkskin. There are two ribs that have triple wire wrapping at the bottom and the rest of the ribs have a single wire. I assume that the other two wires are missing from this grip but it does not look as though anything is missing however. We also touched it up to give it its original blue purple look. The thing that is really interesting about this hilt is that built into the quillon end is a brass whistle. This whistle almost matches the brass of the hilt itself but it does catch the eye as it is recognizable as something that we have not seen in the past. This whistle still works well and has a very high, shrill tone to it. To my way of thinking the only reason for this whistle would be for use by a drill sergeant or a parade sergeant. The whistle is simply blown by raising the reverse hilt to the lips. This would have been something that a drill sergeant could have easily done during parade exercises. The scabbard of this example is straight throughout except for a tiny ding on the obverse position just below where the langet rests. The scabbard has its original black paint which shows some age but for the most part is still all there and would clean up pretty nice if someone wanted to work on it with some wax. The blade on this example is a triple etched variety having military scenes. This is how I know the sword comes from Baden as on the obverse etch in the center there is a distinctive Baden coat of arms. The rest of the etchings are just the usual military types with standartes, drums, cross canons, etc. The etchings are all fairly light but are still discernable. On the area just beyond the ricasso the word “Iesenhauer” is raised out which is an indication that the blade was made of “good steel”. Looking below the obverse langet the sword is stamped with the side by side king and knighthead logo which was used by WKC at the turn of the last century. Below the symbols is the initials of the factory “W.K. & C.”. This blade also has a little bit of old sharpening but it is hard to see. The blade is 33 inches long and is also of a quill back design. Overall this blade grades at about excellent. If you are an imperial collector I would think that this sword would have to go into your grouping. I found it irresistible and had to buy it. I hope someone also will buy it from me as my staff is tired of hearing me blowing this whistle all the time. A pretty interesting sword here.

   Excellent. $595.00

2.  SWDSIMP #30836 Model 89 "Jäger zu Pferde" Cavalry NCO Degen

   The hilt of this degen is still in very nice condition having perfect nickel plating. The basket is the folding type and it features the Prussian eagle having a crown on his head, a shield on his breast, a sword in his right claw and an orb in his left claw. The basket and D-guard have the usual lined engravings. There is also a slot in the D-guard which I assume would be for installation of a troddel. The upper pommel of this example has a flat topped fitting which is retained by a grooved like nut. The grip appears to be of black bake-o-lite having eight ribs. Stamped on the under hilt is the number “1605” which was probably an identification number. The scabbard of this example is straight throughout having a fixed ring. The paint on the obverse is in outstanding condition and on the reverse there are a couple of scuffs but it is not too bad at all. This paint rates at about 90-95% still having good brightness to it and excellent look. A good scabbard here matching the nice hilt. But as neat as all of this outside is it pales in comparison to the most beautiful blade. This blade is a real heart stopper being in full mint condition having double etched engravings and in the center a most beautiful blue cobalt panel which still retains its original richness. This mint conditioned blade is just about 32-inches. On the reverse of the beautiful frosted etch highlights in the center a mounted cavalry in full charge. It is a scene I have never seen before and has great detail to the horses, to the pickelhaube being worn and even to the drawn swords – good stuff here. The panel is flanked by military scenes, the lower one having an Uhlin helmet above a standarte with swords and drums. On the upper side are more of the same having a standarte, a rifle, a shield, etc. and above this some plants. The ricasso is stamped with the scales trademark having the firm’s initials interspersed “ACS”. The very beautiful obverse blade starts out with a rose over leaves, then there is a cuirass with spiked helmet over a horse’s head within a horseshoe. On the other side of the panel are two starndartes over crossed canons and the blade finishes up with decorative leaves. But the real killer here is the center panel. The cobalt blue is absolutely 100% and raised out in beautiful shiny nickel letters is “Jäger – Regiment zu Pferde Nr2”. The Jäger zu Pferde troops were multi task soldiers who were capable of virtually doing any type of fighting. Before the days of radio communications these Jäger zu Pferde troops acted as messengers riding between regiments keeping the generals and commanders aware of what was going on with the battle. It is not often that we see a sword attributed to Jäger zu Pferde personnel let alone one in this absolute gorgeous condition. I’m sure that the right person will really enjoy adding this beautiful piece to their collection. A great opportunity here to acquire an outstanding rarely seen model 89 degen.

   Near Mint. $1295.00(#082610)

3. SWDSIMP #30635 Model 1889 Infantry Degen from Mecklenberg

   This Model 1889 Infantry Degen looks like the conventional nickel type having a black bakelite grip, until the viewer studies the depiction on the hand guard. This sword comes from the small state of Mecklenberg–Schwern. Before we get to the crest, we will describe the rest of the sword. The nickel mounts are the NCO type, having a “D” guard with slot in the center area left for a troddel. The clamshell device is spring loaded and folds. The upper pommel is the flat style, having a steel spanner-style screw on the top. The grip is the black bakelite, having 9 ribs. There is a crack in the bakelite grip that does extend around the grip, and also a couple of small chips in the fourth rib in the reverse. But none of this really shows from the front and does not affect the sword really, as this grip is not going anywhere. It is tightly held by the spanner on top of the pommel. The nickel parts throughout the sword are lined decorated. Now for the crest area. It shows a crown over a slightly ovaled circle which is broken into six parts. Four of the parts have a crown over an Iron Cross, a griffon, an arm, but the two most prominent figures that are easy for the collector to recognize are the heads of a cow at the upper and lower segments of this crossguard. The reason that the cow image is shown in the crest is because of this animal’s importance to this area of Germany. This is the area where the Holstein cow comes from, and of course, it is also a big milk producer in America. Mecklinberg items are very seldom seen as this is a relatively small state, and therefore, did not have a large population compared to the state of Prussia. The overall hilt is in good shape, despite the crack at the grip. The blade of this example is 32½ inches long. It is a state degen type and it is ended as triple etched. The obverse has a beginning etch scene of military implements featuring a standarte, sword, trumpet, and also a fur-style Hussar’s cap. On the end of the etch there is a fully reined horse head, and then there are some flowers that look like roses. But in the center of the blade is a large panel with blue background. It is raised-out, “1.Grossh.Mecklbg.Drag.Regt.No 17.” This blade was owned by an NCO member of the 1st Grand Ducal Mecklinberg Dragoon Regiment No. 17. This regiment was garrisoned in the town of Ludwigslust, and was raised way back in 1819. This blade still has pretty good brightness showing a little mild age, but certainly rating in excellent condition. The blue backgrounds on the etch are still fairly good, rating at maybe 75% to 80%. Just passed this etch is a faded ghost etch. "F. Gerneke". This etch is most likely the owners last name and accompanied with another horsehead. The reverse blade is also etched and has a blue panel. The beginning of the etch features a couple of roses, and towards the end pattern are more roses and war implements that appear to be an uhlan pickelhaube positioned over crossed swords, standartes, and a trumpet. The blue panel on this side, though, has a charging cavalry with the officer in front having his sword straight out as the horses gallop trailing the dress plumes of the men behind the officer. There are about nine soldiers in this horse charge. They are running past a small village which is very detailed with chimneys, trees, and steps. Just below the charging cavalry is a beautiful crown, which no doubt represents the Duke of Mecklenberg, and below the crown is a cipher which appears to be an “F” and “W”, over the Roman numeral “III”. I think that this would stand for Friedrich Wilhelm, who was the Duke of Mecklenberg from 1860 through 1904. This sword appears to me as though it is a vintage of about the turn of the last century, so this would fit pretty good. The spine of this blade is etched with oak or laurel style leaves. The scabbard is straight throughout and does have the original paint. The paint shows a lot of age and a lot of rust here and there, but even still, if it were compounded and waxed, I think it would come up pretty nice. The scabbard is straight throughout and has the fixed in-place-style ring which is attached to a “U” bracket. There is a small piece of leather still affixed to the ring. A very rare sword here, and if you are collecting Model 89s, this would be a very very difficult piece to find. I was lucky enough to acquire this example from the family that brought it home.

   Excellent. $1,195.00

4. SWDSIMP #30372 Imperial Lion Head Sword

   This unknown type Lion Head Sword has a silver plated finish. It does not look like it has been cleaned in 100 years. It is a fairly good size pattern hilt, portraying a very highly detailed lion head. This cat has blood-red faceted eyes, and the details to his lower jaw, whiskers, brow, and lower mane are exceptional, all having hand enhancing. The reverse of the mane flows into a backstrap, having interesting designs around floral motifs. The “D” guard is also interesting in that it is flat style. There are floral designs of both sides of the “D” guard, and they too have hand enhancing. The “D” guard ends in a quillon which is round with a swirl. Both languets of this sword are identical and they both look like the back side. They feature a raised seal image normally reserved for a monogram, and having a raised oval around the seal with pebbling on the plain areas. Good looking designs here with high quality work. As stated above, this sword has much patination and probably never has been cleaned. The grip is nice sharkskin. It is almost 100%, having just the tiniest of wear to the surface on one section on the center obverse. Other than this, though, the sharkskin is still perfect. Most of its original color blue is also there. This grip is tightly wrapped with double twisted silvered wire. My guess would be that this is a Bavarian sword in that the silver would fit into the type of weapons the Bavarians preferred, and also the blade is a straight Degen type with double fullers, something we also see on Bavarian swords. This hilt looks very similar to the one shown in Angolia, on page 429. The double fuller blade measures 32 inches in length. The fullers run almost to the tip. This blade has high quality nickel plating and it remains in mint condition throughout. It is buffered by a red felt washer, showing age but still all there. The scabbard is in good condition throughout, having one small “ding” on the reverse center area. This scabbard is a blue finish, which looks to be about 95%. It also has only one ring, indicating the sword comes after 1906. It is possible that this sword could have been produced for some sort of a power military organization or club, and the owner would have the crest of the club engraved into the languets. Just a guess on my part, but whatever it is, this is a nice sword and quite attractive with the silver hilt.

   Untouched. $495.00

5. SWDSIMP #30546 Childs Imperial Artillery Sword

   This Child’s Artillery Sword would have been for about a 9 or 10 year old to wear while he was parading with his father in a duplicate uniform. The sword is a fairly well made piece, having a brass hilt. It is the simple design of the basic artillery weapon, having a rounded pommel with plain backstrap and ferrule below. The “P” guard is also plain, stretching through to a quillon ending in a teardrop. There are two notches above the teardrop for the insertion of a dress portepee. The grip of this example is covered in blue/purple sharkskin. The sharkskin remains in perfect condition and it is double wrapped with twisted brass wire. The 26 inch curved blade is a polished steel type which does not seem to have any etching but does have a fuller, and the blade is blunted on the end. Obviously, the military parents did not want their children getting hurt with these look-alike swords. This blade shows some very mild age, but still rates at about excellent to excellent plus. The accompanying scabbard has a single “ding” in the reverse, just between the two carrying bands. Other than this, it is in excellent condition. This scabbard has an original nickel plated surface, which is still all there. The two carrying bands would indicate construction of pre-1906. There are no rings attached to the carrying bands, which may have meant the sword was perhaps carried by some sort of a decorative string or rope. The intertwined monogram, “AS”, is scratched into the reverse of the scabbard, which was probably belonged to the original wearer. A nice child’s sword here, that goes nicely with other swords if you are making a display.

   Excellent Plus. $295.00

6. SWDSIMP #30073 Imperial Chevauxlager Cavalry Sword

   This Chevauxlager Cavalary sword is a basket hilt type having a stationary guard. The hilt is of nickel-plated finish and although it shows some mild age it appears that the plating is still quite good beneath the patination. The upper pommel area is a flat style cap with a round spanner like device which retains the tang. The D-guard and basket are a one piece unit. The basket comes into three sections and at the center area it features a circular form having a standard Bavarian lion with a sword in his right paw and he is retaining a checkered shield of Bavaria in his left paw. The lion retains the Bavarian crown on his head. The basket design has accent lines carved into its borders. The grip of this example is black bake-o-lite and the ribs are shaped to form a fine hand hold with a flared area at the lower portion. The bake-o-lite is in perfect condition. The triple etched blade of this example is about 32-inches in length. It is a straight blade making this piece officially a degen. The obverse panel is quite nicely portrayed having raised out floral designs at the beginning and the end and then there is a flanking design having a Bavarian artillery spiked helmet positioned over crossed swords at the bottom and at the top there is the head of a horse. In the center are raised out is “K.D.6.Chev.Regt.Prinz Albrecht v.Peussen.”. This designates that the sword’s owner was a member of the Bavarian king’s six Chevaulager Regiment which was honorary named after Prinz Albrecht of Prussia. There were only eight Bavarian Chevaulager regiments and this particular regiment was formed in 1803 and was garrisoned in Bayreuth. The reverse of the blade also has a fine panel which features floral designs at the beginning and the ends and there are also flanking designs with a Bavarian Ulan helmet over crossed swords at the top area and a Bavarian dress plume helmet positioned over war implements at the bottom. In the center there are some nice designs with an additional Bavarian lion with checkered shield and the motto of Bavaria in a ribbon, “In. Treue Fest.”. The spine of the blade is also etched with laurel leaves. This blade is nice and bright having all of the frostings in the backgrounds of the nickel-plated raised features. This blade easily rates in near mint condition. Although it is unmarked it is buffered by a black leather washer. The scabbard of this example is a blued finish type and it is perfectly straight throughout. It has a single ring permanently positioned for carry, an indication that the sword was produced after 1906. The scabbard shows only mild age but still has all of its blue finish. A very nice piece here and not a common imperial sword.

   Excellent Plus. $795.00

7. SWDSIMP #30072 Imperial Bavarian Cavalry Pallasch - Carl Eickhorn

   This imperial Cavalary pallasch has a fine brass hilt. Although the hilt has not been cleaned in many years it is possible to see that there is quite a bit of the original gilding still intact over the all brass hilt. In fact the gilding looks to be about 90%. The sword design consists of a curving back strap going upward which ends with a flat pommel cap. The pommel cap has decorative raised oak leaves on its edges. The curved back strap features beautifully done oak leaves and acorns which run its length with a prominent center stem. The D-guard is the flat type and both sides feature oak leaves and acorns raised. The langet features a shield design having a Bavarian crowned standing lion retaining a checkered shield in his left paw and a sword in his right. The reverse langet features a raised shield. The original Bavarian dress knot is still wrapped about the hilt. It is the style with a leather backing and having a blue lined brocade front. The knot shows some age and cracking here and there but overall it is still fairly sound. The grip is a black celluloid which is in perfect condition. The celluloid is tightly wrapped with triple twisted brass wire, the center being of larger dimension. The 31 ½-inch blade is a nickel-plated beauty being in mint condition. It is mirror bright and features on both sides a panel with a ribboned etch featuring the Bavarian slogan, “In Treue fest.”. The choice blade is stamped on the reverse featuring the large double oval circles with squirrel in the center. Between the ovals is the firm’s name, “Carl Eickhorn”. This Bavarian sword was probably produced in the 1920s judging by the trademark. The scabbard of this piece is straight throughout and features good original black paint. The scabbard has one carrying ring. A good example here.

   Excellent Plus. $495.00

8. SWDSIMP #29289C Bavarian Chevauxleger Regiment Officer's Etched and Dedicated Degen - WKC

   This Chevauxleger sword is one of the most beautiful I have seen in my forty year collecting career. But, this sword not only has great beauty and condition but it is also a rarely seen variation. The Chevauleger regiment was a specialty unique to the Bavarian army and the word literally means, “light horse”. The regiment was a Calvary type of course, and they were a little different from the norm in that they wore a dark green double breasted tunic similar to the Ulans. There were only eight Chevauleger regiments and this particular sword belongs to the fourth regiment known as, “Koenig” or King. It was one of the oldest regiments and was raised in Augsburg in 1744. If your not familiar with the design of the Bavarian Calvary officer’s sword it can be seen on page 30 of the Angolia Book. The hilt of this example is in pristine condition. It features a nickel over steel base basket style open guard which features the Bavarian lion standing on his back legs holding a sword in one paw and the checkered Bavarian shield in the other. This lion’s tongue is also flaring and he has a Bavarian crown on his head. The depiction is pierced and is quite good looking being placed in the center of three tiers. The pommel is a flatter style of matching nickel and it has a rounded cap at the top of it which is drilled with two spanner style holes. The D-guard assembly has a slot at the center area for positioning of a portepee. The grip is a shiny black bakelite and it is equipped with eight ribs which form a nice handhold. There is a ferrule at the bottom of the grip being plain matching the nickel hilt. The nickeling throughout this hilt is in totally perfect condition. Accenting the hilt is an original mint conditioned portepee. This portepee appears original to this sword. Is is a silver bullion type having textured surfaces featuring two sets of twin blue lines which run the length of the strapping. The bottom of the strapping has a bullion style slide and below this is a metal wire catch. The catch retains the slide, stem and lower ball. The slide and stem are beautiful bullion weaves which have “V” designs of blue highlighting. The lower ball is of all bullion and has a blue velvet insert. A most impressive portepee and really decorative on the hilt of this sword. It is properly tied through the upper slot and flowing downward around the grip and ultimately knotted through an opening in the basket hilt. The blade of this sword is really something to behold. It is a straight style blade and has pristine high quality nickel-plated surfaces. There is a single fuller and the blade measures a full 33-inches in length. The obverse presents an etched panel which runs about halfway down the blade. The background frosting is in perfect condition and the presentment involves a floral design with three separate panels. The two flanking panels feature a mounted officer with parade plume pickelhaube and the end panel features crossed swords with a parade plume pickelhaube in the center. The highlights of these two flanking depictions are gilded. In the center of the blade there is a panel which has a beautiful blue background. Raised out are the gilded letters of the regiment, “4. Baijr. Chev. Regt. Konig”. This etch with its colors and contrasts is very striking. On the reverse blade there are also two flanking panels with a center blue example. The panel near the ricasso is arabesque style floraling and the panel at the end area features a pair of elegant horses heads. The panel in the center is an incredible etching of eighteen mounted men with a single officer at the front with sword drawn and pointing straight ahead. The detail to the horses and all of the spiked helmets and uniforms is fantastic. The blue in the backgrounds does much to highlight the effect. The reverse blade does not have gilded highlights. The spine of this example is also etched in a leaf style pattern. This blade is in stone mint brand new condition. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the maker logo used at the turn of the last century featuring a side by side king and knight image. Below this are the initials of the firm, “W.K.&C.” A remarkable blade here indeed! The scabbard is a new-like example which is entirely straight and features original black painted surfaces. This paint is as good as you will ever see and still be original. The scabbard has a flared style throat which is retained by two side screws and the carrying ring is the fixed type as is shown in the illustration in the Angolia Book. Apparently this regiment called for the fixed ring application. Just looking at the scabbard it does not appear as though this sword was ever worn. If it were there would be paint chipping to the inside of the ring or possibly to the U bracket on the reverse. Even the screws retain all of their original paint. I believe that this sword was probably used as a display example in the regiment mess hall or perhaps it was ordered by a retiring Chevauleger officer who kept it as a memento of his service. Either way the preservation and condition here is astounding. A phenomenal example which would go well in an advanced imperial collection.

   Mint. $2495.00(#082610)

9. SWDSIMP #29057C Prussian Imperial Kindersabel

   This kindersabel is in the style of a Model 89 Infantry Officer’s degen. The hilt is of all gilded brass. It features the curved pommel style with flat cap and then the stationary basket has three tiers which end with a Prussian crowned eagle which grasps a sword and a scepter in each talon respectively. Raised out of the bird’s breast is the cipher, “WRII”, which of couse means Wilhelm Welks II. The grip of this example is a sharkskin and it is a fine blue color being in perfect condition. This sharkskin grip is wrapped in triple twisted silver wire, the center being larger and twisted opposite. This fine hilt is also equipped with its original portepee. This portepee is down to scale and it features a silver textured bullion strapping with a black line in the center. The lower ball is ovaled and has cat’s anus style black stuffing. This hilt is identical to the large counterpart just being of smaller proportion for probably an eight to twelve year old child. The same hilt design appears on page 257 of the Johnson Wittman Imperial Book. This entire sword length within the scabbard is 28-inches overall. The blade of this example is 24-inches long. It has a blunted tip because it was used by children and it is entirely nickel-plated. It is double etched and has the original owner’s name within a panel on the center obverse. It is raised out, “Rudi Delins.”. The blade is still in mint condition and has fantastic frosted backgrounds. Flanking the personalization panel on the left are beautiful floral designs. On the right there is a fairytale like scene depicting a knight on horseback riding through a village. On top is a neat looking crest having knight’s armor with a cross over the breast area. The ricasso is deeply stamped with the knight’s head logo indicating this sword was produced by the WKC firm. On the reverse there are more floral designs flanking a large center panel. Here there are two knights shown jousting at each other. They are depicted on horseback with lances and medieval clothing. An outstanding blade here. It is accompanied by a original painted scabbard in excellent condition. A wonderful sword here for the son of a militaristic officer father.

   Excellent Plus. $995.00

10. SWDSIMP #29058C Bavarian Kindersabel

    This kindersabel is for a pre-teen boy. Overall, it measures about 28 inches in length. The hilt is in the design of a Model 89 calvary degen which is an NCO model. Apparently, the child that carried this kindersabel was the son of a top sergeant in the Bavarian Imperial Army. The hilt is all done in nickel plated steel base having the traditional design of the Model 89. The cap is a flat type and the basket hilt has 3 tiers which culminate at the lower end and the center area features in a circle the Bavarian logo. This consists of a pierced standing lion with crown holding a checkered seal in his left talon and an upward pointing sword in his right. The detail is quite good to this lion, all being hand finished. The grip, instead of being Bakelite like most of the large counterparts, appears to be a black ebony wood. It is nicely carved for the grip of a child and has 7 ribs. The blade of this example measures about 23 inches. It is a steel base having a blunted tip and nickel plated finish. The finish shows age in the surfaces and quite a bit of graying. There is a knighthead logo which is the “no neck” variety, putting the vintage of this sword at about before the turn of the century. The scabbard is made up of a leather composition shell. It is a brown color and is sewn on one side. The shell is fitted with brass mounts which are contained with screws in the reverse. These mounts are basically plain. A good representation of a child’s kindersabel.

    Excellent. $295.00

11. SWDSIMP #28652 Imperial Bavarian Army Officer's Pallasch

    This Bavarian officer’s straight sword has a typical silvered hilt design. The design is the typical Bavarian look having the grip and pommel which turned to the left and a flat style “D”-guard below which ends in a quillon with a floral round design. The pommel of this example is flat on its top and has oak leaf designs around its edges. The backstrapping is a design of raised out oak leaf sprigs with acorns which travel throughout the entire fitting. The flat style “D”-guard also has a similar oak leaf motif. The langet of these swords are distinguished by its heart shape. The obverse langet portrays a standing lion which grasps a sword in one paw and a checkered crest of Bavaria in the other. The reverse langet has an open shield design, put there in the event that the owner would like his monogram engraved in this place. The silvering has turned dark with patination but looks to be all there. The grip is a black celluloid-over-wood and it is in perfect condition. This grip is tightly wrapped with triple twisted brass wire, the center twisted opposite and being slightly larger for contrast. A good untouched hilt here which should clean up nicely. The scabbard is straight throughout and has good original black paint. This paint is in about 98% condition. The shell is a straight example with no curve. It is equipped with one carrying ring. The blade of this example is 31-inches in length. It is completely straight having double fuller construction. There is an etch design on both sides which is identical. It portrays a set of trees which act as flanks and in the center there is a ribboned area with the Bavarian slogan raised out, “In / Treue / fest”. This slogan means, “Steadfast with Loyalty”. Below the ribbon there is a crowned lion holding the Bavarian crest. This crest, of course, consists of checkering which when it is seen in color is in blue and white. This blade remains bright and should clean easily to near full mint condition. There is a brown felt buffer in place protecting the blade. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the back to back squirrels which are representative of the Carl Eickhorn firm prior to 1919. A good Bavarian sword here.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $695.00

12. SWDSIMP #28030 Baden Infantry Officer's Sword

    This officer sword from Baden is a nickel plated hilt variety. The hilt is distinctive, having almost an Austrian look, as Baden swords very closely resemble this area. The hilt has a plain pommel and back strap with some design being that the area is beveled to produce segments. The “d” guard is plain with no segmentation, having a flip-up style to the reverse and remaining straight on the obverse quillon area. The cross guard proceeds to a quillon end which is curled. There are two slots in the area between the grip and quillon end which acted to hold a portepee in place. The nickel is still in excellent shape and just needs a little cleaning. The grip appears to be a wood base covered with black celluloid. The celluloid is in perfect condition throughout, stil having a good sheen to its surfaces. This grip is tightly wrapped with triple brass twisted wire, the center being of wider girth. The 33-inch blade has fine quality nickel plated surfaces. In fact, this blade would be in mint condition were it not for the fact that it has been sharpened. The sharpening appears to be from the period. Unfortunately, many participants in WWI symbolically sharpened their swords since they were going to war. The blade has its original off-white felt buffer in place. The scabbard is straight throughout and has pretty good original black paint. This paint has good, original sheen to its surfaces but it does show quite a bit of usage and rates at maybe 90%. As is usually the case with swords from Baden, there is a distinctive “bubble” design which makes up the carrying bands on both sides. The carrying ring is a standard type. A fairly rare sword here which can be obtained for a reasonable price because of the sharpening.

    Excellent. $350.00

13. SWDSIMP #19428 Triple-Etched Artillery Officer's Lion Head Sword - Paul Weyersberg

    This is a magnificent lionhead saber featuring the best of materials. I am not sure of the vintage, but most likely it is Weimar period, although it could be 3rd Reich, as the Weyersberg trademark is the same as used during the 1930s. The sword hilt is a standard sized example, being fire-gilded brass. The gilding is nearly all there, having that beautiful contrast between the bright points and the muted background areas. The gild is worn only on the edges, rating at about 98%. The lionhead is the traditional German style with the long snout. His whiskers, brow, and nose all reflect hand done engraving. The cat has sparkling fire red faceted glass eyes. The mane flows down the backstrap, becoming floral patterns afterward. The center area has an oval point meant for a monogram addition. The "P" guard has fantastic raised-out oak leaves, with a random pebble pattern in the backgrounding. This area has that awesome muted gild work - beautiful. Even the ferrule is a work of art, having raised leaves and perfect gild work. The crossguard and langet areas have added floral designs deeply carved into the edges and the quillon ends with another detailed lionhead. The langet itself is shield-like, portraying a detailed set of crossed cannon, indicating the original owner was an artilleryman. The grip of this saber is a fine purple-blue sharkskin, being in perfect condition. The sharkskin grip is in excellent condition, being tightly wrapped with triple brass wire, the center being twisted. One of the best hilts you will see. The impressive blade is a triple etched variety. The obverse features a frosted panel of floral decoration with a center area portraying crossed swords. The reverse has the same motif floral designs with a center area of crossed cannon, drums, standards, etc. The frosted backgrounds are 100%, highlighting the bright work of the etches. The spine is etched with a panel of laurel leafing. This blade is in full mint condition, measuring 33 inches in length. The reverse ricasso is etched with the double oval trademark. The ovals trap the name and location of the company, "Paul Weyersberg, Solingen". Inside, is the sword flanked with wheat shafts. The scabbard is straight but for a tiny kink dent toward the lower rear - it is nothing. The black scabbard paint has quite a bit of age in the surfaces on both sides - guess we should be thankful the scabbard was here, as whatever caused the scabbard to develop rust, could have done the same to the blade were it not for this protective shell. The scabbard still does not look too bad, but compared to the condition of this fine saber, it really should be re-painted. Anyhow, a beautiful thing here and a great display piece to lay on a set of cradles. Good value here.

    Near Mint. $ 1495.00

14. SWDSIMP #19126 Weimar Fire Official's Saber and Portepee - Carl Eickhorn

    This fine saber is in untouched condition. It is a nickel example having plain style hilt. The nickel finish is all there, having a desirable dull untouched patination. Fine look here. The grip is a purple-blue color sharkskin being in perfect condition. The grip is wrapped with twisted triple brass wire, the center wire being slightly larger. There is a rarely seen portepee tied about the hilt. This troddel is a most beautiful gold textured bullion strapping, having single lines of red running down both edges. The gold bullion slide and stem are highlighted with "V" design of red thread. The lower round ball is a bullion yarn-like thread. The lower insert has a pink/red felt insert being in perfect condition. The scabbard is a black leather shell variety. The leather shows some usage, but is in excellent condition, having dual accent lines which run down the edges of both sides. The leather shell is fitted with matching patinated nickel mounts. These mounts have scalloped edges where they meet the scabbard, and as per the fire motif established over a century, they are dual line decorated on the surfaces. The three mounts are retained with staples in the usual manner. There are numbers beneath the staples. The upper and center mounts contain carrying rings. The 31 1/2 inch curved blade is a beauty, being triple-etched. The blade is a wider style with fuller. The etching consists of floral panels at the beginning areas and military themes at the endings. The center areas portray hooks and ladders, hoses, axes, helmets and the like. This blade is in mint condition. The spine is etched with laurel leaves. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the Carl Eickhorn trademark used during the late 1920s and early 1930s. It is an oval single circle, having a squirrel in the center over the initials, "C.E.". This sword would have been carried into the Third Reich period. An excellent opportunity to acquire a fairly rare example.

    Uncleaned Near Mint. $995.00

15. SWDSIMP #23188 Imperial Prussian Miner's Saber

    This beautiful saber is composed of gilded brass, plain fittings throughout. The hilt has a completely smooth pommel, backstrap, "P" guard and teardrop quillon. The only detail on the entire hilt is the application of an applied highly detailed Prussian crown resting over a pair of crossed hammers. The pins which retain these insignia are pushed through the langet and can be seen from the opposite side. The gilding throughout this hilt is still fairly good and has an almost coppery look about it. The gilding is about 85%. The grip itself is a beautiful finely grained ray skin. This ray skin is in perfect condition having a purple blue color. The grip is wrapped with triple silver twisted wire, the center being slightly thicker. The scabbard shell is an all-leather example, which has decorative lines on the edges of the obverse and reverse and it is sewn-up the rear. This leather shows quite a bit of age, however, it is still sound and is all together. The shell has three mountings which are also plain gilded brass being the same as the hilt. These mounts have scalloped edges where they meet the leather. The lower mount has a built-in in chape fitting. The upper mounts and center are equipped each with one carrying ring. These mounts are staple held and the staple is missing from the top example. It enables the viewer to see that the number beneath the staples is, "14". The blade of this saber is a 32-inch long example having triple etched motif. The etchings are floral designs which have standard military themes. There are drums, backpacks, horns, shields, etc., all visible in these etch designs, which are further mixed with floraling. The spine has laurel leaves raised- out. This blade shows only nominal age, but still is bright and easily rates at excellent plus. I'm sure this blade would clean up further with a little effort. Coal Miner's dress swords are not seen too frequently. This example is identical to the one shown on page 234 of the Johnson/Wittman Imperial Book. A difficult pattern to find.

    Excellent Plus. $1195.00

16. SWDSIMP #23696 Early Naval Saber - Julius Voos

    This saber, at first glance, has the look of an early German example coming from the 1840s or 1850s. It may well be, or it also could have been made in Germany for export to the French navy. I am not sure, but it is a very rare early pattern and should be desirable for collectors of this vintage. The sword is a lionhead variety being of brass construction throughout. The lionhead has an upward pointing open jaw and there has been hand-enhancement to display teeth on this cat. His eyes have been chiseled outward and the eyelids have hand detail to give relief to the depiction. The cat's mane is nicely done flowing down the entire length of the backstrap. There is a round style pommel crown-like device at the top of the lion's head. The tang apparently pierces this device and is peened over. The "D" guard is in the traditional naval design and the clamshell at the bottom is the stationary type depicting a fouled-anchor within an oval. This sword looks nearly identical to the styles we see worn by German officers in the 1850s and 1860s. The back langet is a folding variety which is holed to lock over a male stem on the reverse upper scabbard fitting. There is a teardrop quillon that flows outward from the stationary clamshell. The grip of the example is a deeply toned golden ivory or it is possible it is also bone. This grip is in perfect condition throughout and is nicely ribbed having triple brass wire wrap. This brass wire wrap is all there and is twisted in the center. The scabbard shell appears to have a metal base and it is covered with black leather. This leather is sewn up the rear. It has a look of the French about it, as the Germans did not normally use steel bases on their naval sabers. The fittings are the traditional three brass mount variety. These fittings are engraved throughout and the engraving looks to have been done by hand. It features a series of square like figures with an anchor depiction at the upper portion of the top mount. These mounts have points where they meet the leather. The upper two mounts are equipped with eyelets and carrying rings. The engraved details are done on both sides. The blade is a 29 ½-inch saber style. It is nickel-plated and actually is still quite bright. There are signs of a little old sharpening on it, but overall, this blade is still in pretty good shape. It is triple etched having war type themes on both sides. The themes consist of swords, daggers, cannons, spiked helmets and curass breast plates which appear very dramatic looking. Both sides have similar motif. The spine is etched with laurel leaves, but also has the producer, "Julius Voos Fabrique d'armes Solingen". You'll note that the producer is listed in the French language indicating it is possible this sword was produced in Germany for use of the French military. Either way, it is a very rare naval sword as there are not many naval patterns existing from this period. This sword shows some age and overall usage, but it is what it is, and could be a real key to a proper Imperial Naval collection.

    Excellent. $1495.00

17. SWDSIMP #24736 Imperial Artillery Saber with Blue Panel - Karl Kaiser

    The hilt of this Imperial Artillery saber is a fairly large size and is in plain nickel finish. It features a traditional hilt design with pommel back strap, “P-guard”, and cross guard with langet. The upper part of the “P-guard” has a slot cut into it which may have been for placement of a portepee. The nickel throughout shows some minor age in the surfaces, but there is no lifting and the nickeling is still really at 100%. The grip is a fine blue-purple sharkskin. The sharkskin still mostly retains its original coloring. It is still in good shape with no breaks or problems. The grip is tightly wrapped with dual twisted silver wire. The blade is a most impressive example. It is one of the larger proportioned blades and it measures thirty-three inches in length. This saber blade has fine nickel plated surfaces throughout and remains in near full mint condition. The first half of the blade is triple etched. The obverse has a most beautiful blue panel. It starts out with a small panel with frosted background having a floral device and ends with a slightly longer frosted panel depicting war implements such as cross cannons, swords, etc. In the center, the name and location of the regiment is raised out and nickel plated with a choice blue background. It reads “Feldartillerie..Regt.v.Peucker(Schles.) No6.”. This regiment is the Field Artillery Van Peucker Regiment No. 6 from Silesia, which is now a part of Poland. This regiment was originally raised in 1808 and is garrisoned in the City of Breslau. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the Colonel Kaiser trademark having a crown over crossed swords with the letters “CKCO” interspersed. The reverse blade has a long frosted panel, but does not have a blue background. The frosting is 100%. It depicts more military themes familiar to most collectors. The spine has a laurel leaf design etched into its surface areas. There is a intact red felt buffer protecting this impressive blade. The scabbard is in fairly good shape, but does need a paint job. The paint is about 80% on it and it shows substantial scratching and carrying time. There are no bad dents or anything, so it could be repainted most satisfactorily. The carrying ring is the type that is fixed. A nice looking example here which will really display well in a collection room.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $1,195.00

18. SWDSIMP #24737 Imperial Prussian Garde Artillery Saber - WKC

    This Imperial Artillery saber belonged to a member of a very elite regiment. In fact, this regiment is listed the “first” in reference books. It was garrisoned in Berlin and raised in 1816. It was a Garde Regiment and therefore, was at the personal disposal of the Kaiser. The hilt of this sword is a large proportioned example, being in nickel finish and having plain fittings throughout. The fittings consist of a pommel back strap, “P-guard”, langet, and quillon. All parts are unadorned. There is a slot in the “P-guard” which may have been for the purpose of a portepee. The grip is a fine blue sharkskin which is tightly stretched over a wood base. There are a number of ribs in the grip, but there is no grip wire and it does not appear the sword ever had any. The plainness of the hilt, though, is soon forgotten, when the blade is drawn from the scabbard. This blade is a very large proportioned example. It measures a long 34 inches, indicating its wearer was a tall man. The blade is plated in beautiful nickel and it remains in full mint condition. The obverse blade has three paneled designations, each of which has a beautiful blue background. The raised portions of the panels are in contrasting nickel. The ricasso area depicts a mounted officer complete with pickelhaube with plumes on top. The details to the officer’s uniform and horse are very explicit and exciting. The panel has floral decorations which separate it from the ricasso and the next panel. The center example has the raised out designation of its owner’s regiment, “1.Garde Feld-Artill.-Regt.Berlin.”. The First Guard Artillery Regiment was indeed an elite group and chances are original members needed to prove that they could afford the finery and uniforms that went with their position. Outstanding stuff here! The sword ends with a panel of crossed cannons which are positioned over laurel leaves, also having blue backgrounds. There is a finishing floral touch at the end which is frosted. The obverse ricasso has the knight and king logo, showing that this is a turn of the century W.K. & C example. The reverse blade does not have blue panels, but has most impressive designs. It is three separate areas, the same as the obverse, each having 100% frosting to their backgrounds. The first panel is surrounded by floral designs, but in the center, is the “Garde” star with its logo “suum cuique”. In the center is the German black eagle. In the next center panel is a set of mounted artillery men pulling a casson. Each of the mounted personnel, as well as those sitting on the casson, are wearing pickelhaube with ball top. The details to the wheels, horses, cannon, uniforms, etc are outstanding. The panel ends with the heads of three horses who are all positioned together. The spine depicts oak leaves etched into the surfaces. This blade has been protected by an in-place white leather washer. The scabbard is also quite nice, being a nickel plated example. This scabbard has a couple of minor dings which could be removed without too much trouble. The nickel plating is still nearly 100% and remains nice and bright. The hanger ring is a stationary type. A most beautiful sword here, and certainly a great example for those seeking accoutrements and weapons from elite regiments.

    Near Mint $1,495.00

19. SWDSIMP #24973 Imperial Prussian Jawless Lion Head Cavalry Sword - WKC

    This all-brass hilt is of high quality casted metal. It is deeply patinated and has not been cleaned in years. I see little gilt remaining in the surfaces or the recesses, but there is not excessive wear either. The pommel features a jawless lion head. This cat has excellent depiction and is the style with no glass eyes. There is hand-enhancing evident around the feline’s whiskers, brow and mane area. The lion’s mane flows slightly to the back strap where it becomes plain. In the center of the back strap is a flower device with a floral motif around it. The “P” guard features a shield with swords behind it in the center area, and an Iron Cross ribboned decoration above. The langet has a series of crossed swords which are raised out, mixed with a laurel wreath. The quillon ends in a floral ball. This identical hilt motif is shown in the Angolia sword book on Page 368, left. The grip is a sharkskin type. It looks good, having good blue color, but there are a couple of places where the sharkskin has rotted, but it does not really show. This grip is tightly wrapped with triple twisted silver wire, the center being slightly larger. A good looking hilt here. The scabbard is straight throughout and appears to have a blue surface, although it has gone dark from years of storage. The scabbard appears to have once had two carrying rings, but the second one was probably removed per the orders of 1906. The top ring is a contrasting smooth brass type with matching band. The thirty-two inch curved blade is an impressive example. It is the wider proportioned type and it has very bright, fine nickel plated surfaces. There is almost no age in this blade and it easily rates in Near Full Mint condition. A fine blade here. The spine has the maker’s name and location raised out of the surfaces. It is, “Gust Gunther, Metz”. The original off-red felt blade buffer is in place. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the side-by-side king and knight heads, and beneath, is the firm’s initials “W.K. & C.”. A good looking sword here, which could easily clean up to really look great.

    Excellent Plus. $495.00

20. SWDSIMP #24809 Oldenburg Cavalry Officer's Lion Head Sword with Pierced Hilt - I. Robrecht

    This beautiful Oldenburg sword is in brand new condition. Hard to believe, that it is one hundred years old, as it is easily one of the most beautiful examples I have ever seen having condition extraordinaire. The hilt is a oversized lion head. This feline has the absolute best detail I have ever seen rendered to a sword hilt. The fire gilt has both shiny and muted parts. The areas where the hand engraver has lined his accent marks, gleam from the muted backgrounds. The lion has a hand-accented beard, as well as pebbling to his hand-accented whiskers, snout, brow above the eyes and, of course, to all the fur flowing back in his mane. Easily one of the most beautiful lion heads you will ever see. Adding to the cat’s elegance are red faceted ruby eyes. These eyes have actual settings and I think are the real deal. They are just outstanding, being a deep blood red color. The back strap features floral style details, which are highly raised out. There is a center area which has been left smooth for an owner’s monogram. The “P” guard is a pierced example which is wider at the center bend, narrowing as it comes into the cross guard. This “P” guard displays beautiful sprigs of oak leaves and acorns all appearing to “float” in the middle. This “P” guard is the best you will see. The cross guard features a langet which has crossed Calvary swords. Applied over the swords is a contrasting silvered, raised out insignia. This insignia has a sunburst in the background, and superimposed over this, is the Oldenburg crown resting over the state crest. The state crest is halved with one, line-decorated side having an Excalibur style sword and the other side of the crest, having two squares which are lined to contrast with the smooth areas. The patinated, silvered application here is just fantastic against the muted gilded base. The reverse langet has a raised out floral decorated shield, which is also left plain. The cross guard goes into a quillon end which features a detailed lion. Take my word for it, collectors, this is easily one of the most elegant and best conditioned hilts you will see. The grip is also in great condition, being a sharkskin covered example. The ribs seem to have a sharper edge to each one of them than we normally see. All of the grain remains in the sharkskin and it is tightly wrapped with triple twisted silver wire, the center being slightly larger. The blade of this example is also in brand new condition. It is a thirty-three inch long saber style blade with quillback. It has the highest quality, nickel plated finish I can remember seeing. It is absolutely stone mint throughout, and the best you will see. On the spine in a raised out, frosted background is the firm’s name, reputation and their location, “I. Robrecht Hoflieferant. Berlin”. The word “Hoflieferant” means that I. Robrecht was selected to supply the royal family. The scabbard of this sword is in the same condition as the saber itself. It is totally perfect, having a beautiful blued 100% finish. Contrasting with the blue finish is a set of brass carrying bands with only one carrying ring at the top. The eyelet for the lower carrying ring has been removed per the Imperial order of 1906. By way of background, the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg only had one cavalry regiment. This makes this sword an extremely rare item to begin with, and to find it in this condition, is of astronomical odds. This is a great sword for the advanced serious Imperial collector. I forgot to mention it in the description above, but the original portapee is also on this sword. It is of black leather construction, being the larger proportioned type. It has stitching of silver with a red center running the length. The woven leather slide is the same and the stem and lower ball are of silver bouillon. The insert is a black color with silver dots.

    Extremely Rare. Mint. $4,995.00

21. SWDSIMP #26783 Imperial Bavarian Artillery Sword - Unmarked Carl Eickhorn

    This Bavarian artillery sword is of all-nickel plated hilt construction. The plating throughout the hilt does not look to have been cleaned in a while, but it is still in excellent shape, showing only nominal age. The hilt configuration has a smooth pommel and smooth back strap with “D” guard which is also smooth, having a slot at the top of it which accommodated a portepee. The “D” guard travels through the cross guard area and ends in a teardrop curl. There is an original portepee still through the slot. It is a brown leather style which has a shaving brush, cream colored end. It appears as though the cap portion has mostly rotted out, but it is possible to see that this was once a yellow color. There is no slide portion, and I don’t know whether there ever was. The grip is made of a black ebony wood. It is nicely sectioned into good, sharp ribs for a sound handhold. The scabbard is also a nickel plated item. This scabbard shell is straight throughout and the nickeling is still quite good, showing a little bit of minor age here and there, but, overall, it rates at about 95% - 98%. The scabbard shell is fitted with one carrying band and matching ring. The blade is a wider proportion type and it measures about 32 inches in length. The blade does not look to have been cleaned in a long time and it does have some minor age spotting, a lot of which would clean up. Both sides of the blade are etched with the Bavarian motto “In Treue fest”. This slogan is etched into a ribboned image which is twisted around floral devices. It appears on both sides of the blade and the etch ends in “Fleur de lis” devices. This blade grades at about excellent, but certainly could clean up to excellent plus. The ricasso is unmarked, but I am sure that this is an Eickhorn produced sword, as it is identical to the example shown in the 1906 Eickhorn catalogue. This identical sword appears on Page 124 of the Imperial catalogue and is listed as Model No. 266. The original off-white leather washer is in place. A good project here for someone who wants to work a little with cleaning up this sword. It is all still there!

    Excellent. $350.00

22. SWDSIMP #26462 Imperial Jawless Artillery Lion Head Sword

    This Lion head sword is illustrated in the Angolia sword book on Page 368. The hilt has good brass base throughout. It depicts a lion head with a jawless design. There are no glass eyes in this cat. He does have good detail, though, to his whiskers, brow and mane which flows backward. The back spine has a floral detailing around the center. The “p” guard has a shield device in the center with three swords sticking out of the top of it. The cross guard features a pebbled background and ends in a floral device holding a ball. The reverse langet features a blank shield with floral wreath around it. The obverse has raised out crossed cannons with laurel leaves. This depiction shows some wear and has a nice yellow color to its brass base. There may still be gilding throughout which gives it this look. The grip appears to be a sharkskin type and it is in fairly good condition, covering at 100%. This grip is wrapped with triple brass wire, the center being twisted. There is also an old leather portepee, which is still attached to the hilt. The portepee appears to have been a black color at one time, but it shows age now and it is hard to say its original color. The scabbard is a straight example and reflects good nickel plating. The nickel does not look to have been cleaned in years, but I am sure it would come up nice, as there is no rust and no material missing. The scabbard is fitted with dual ring carriage, indicating this sword was worn prior to 1906. It is the same as is shown on Page 68. The blade is a triple-etched 32-inch long example. This blade is in excellent condition. It is not as bright as some I have seen, but I believe it is meant to have this kind of a matte finish. Both sides of the blade depict military themes. There are panels mixed with armor, standartes, drums, spears, etc. The blade appears to be in near full mint condition. The obverse ricasso has the side by side king and knight logo used by the W. K. & C. firm around the turn of the last century. Not a bad sword here, which, with a little effort, will clean up to be really nice.

    Excellent Plus. $695.00

23. SWDSIMP #28445R Imperial "Grosser" Sized Prussian M89 Basket Hilt Degen - Weirberg and Company

    This M-89 basket hilt is a very large size degen. It appears to be identical to the piece which is shown in the Angolia sword book on Page 380. The pommel is a relatively square-like cap having a spanner device on type, which retains the tang of the blade. From the pommel is a large basket hilt extension. The basket has three tiers, and in the center, it features a Prussian eagle. The assembly is made of a steel base having bright nickel-plated surfaces. There is minor age in the surfaces but for the most part it is all there and looks good being slightly glitzy. The grip is made of an ebony wood. This ebony is in perfect condition and it is retained with two rivet and spanner hardware devices, which are plated in matching nickel. The ebony grip has a handhold consisting of ten ribs. The straight blade of this example is a large proportion and is 33 inches in length. It has a quill back design on the end. The blade remains nice and bright and is in a near mint condition. This blade has a slab side with single edge and fairly thick spine. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the maker name and location, “Weyersberg and Company Solingen.” The original black leather washer is in place. The scabbard is also a nickel-plated version. The plating is still excellent, but unfortunately there is quite a bit of denting throughout the surfaces. This is kind of a shame, especially since the plating is still so nice. There are some property stampings on the reverse area below the throat. They appear to be a stylized capital letter “R” and then a standard capital letter “E” and then a Roman numeral “7” and then a capital letter “A” after that. Beneath these numbers is a smaller stamping, “67.” And above, another smaller stamping “12.” There is a chain and hook assembly attached to the stationary ring. Since this assembly is marked “France,” I do not think it is original to this sword. This is a very large degen and also has a good length. Quite impressive throughout.

    ,P>Excellent Plus. $695.00

24. SWDSIMP #28443R Imperial Prussian Train Battalion Basket Hilt Sword - Carl Eickhorn

    This Train Battalion saber appears the same as the example shown on Page 293 of the Angolia sword book. It features an all nickel basket hilt having three-tier construction. The basket is plain throughout, as is the pommel and backstrap. The grip is a black bake-o-lite variety having 11 rib construction. There is no wire on this bake-o-lite grip and there is no sign that there ever was. The nickel hilt has a golden glow about it, but this may just be caused from old lacquer, which has changed color over the years. The large proportioned saber blade is triple etched. It is 33 inches in length. The obverse is etched with four panels of detail, two being floraling and the other two having military theme, i.e., Prussian eagle, flags, etc., and cross canons, bugle, etc. In the center, is a larger panel which has the raised out identification of the regiment, “WESTPR.TRAIN BAT. NO-17.” Obviously this represents the West Prussian Train Battalion No. 17. The ricasso of the sword is marked “K56.” The blade reverse has more floral designs than the obverse, and it has two more panels featuring military theme, the upper being a Prussian eagle in a shield above crossed flags swords, and the lower being crossed flags over swords, bugle, etc. The spine is etched with flowing laurel leaves. This blade shows some only minor age, but the etches are nice and deep and still look very presentable. This blade is easily in excellent plus, plus to near mint condition. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the back-to-back seated squirrels. This trademark was used by Eichorn throughout World War I. The scabbard is a good straight black painted example. The paint looks to have been touched up over the years and has quite a bit of age in the old surfaces. The repaint, though, is fairly good, but the painter did not bother to sand out the old finish so it is irregular at best. The carrying ring is a stationary type. Train swords are not that common and this is a good one to round out an Imperial collection.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $595.00