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3315
$1,265.00

LOT OF SIX IMPERIAL GERMAN SWORDS.

This lot consists of one Enlisted Calvary saber made by “GEBR. WEYERSBERG, SOLINGEN” matching marking on scabbard on hilt “I.M.1.49.6.”. There are 2 stirrup hilted, hard metal plated officer swords, one with etched blade reading “2.GARDE FELD ARTILLERIE REGIMENT”. Calvary saber with basket guard with Germanic eagle as motif made by “OTTO MERTENS, SOLINGEN”, shaped horn grip and scabbard marked “2.R.II.2.88”. The remaining 2 swords in this lot are imperial officers swords, one with folding eagle languette and other with fixed eagle in hilt. Both of these officer swords have applied brass distinctive insignia that can be seen in photos which designates units. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: All swords are complete with their orig scabbards and very good overall. Most blades have much of their orig luster or polish. Scabbards are typical with scattered dents and losses of finish but average or better for similar swords found elsewhere in the market. 4-50285 JS62 (800-1,200) – Lot 3315


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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