| Place | Africa: Namibia, Windhoek District, Windhoek |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM09453.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Germany |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Imperial German Army Officer's Sword and Scabbard : Saxon Infantry
Description
Imperial German Army Officer's sword and scabbard. The nickel plated hilt has a P shape stirrup guard and plain back strap. The fishskin grip is bound with brass wire. A leather and silver sword knot stitched with silver/gilt wire and a green centre is attached to the guard. The slightly curved nickel plated blade has a single fuller on both sides to 260 mm from the double edge spear point and there is a etched panel on both sides with a floral and armourial design. The nickel plated steel scabbard has a single loose ring on a band 60 mm from the throat and another band, missing the hanger ring, at 260 mm.
History / Summary
This sword was surrendered to Major Edwin W Hunt, D.S.O, M.C, of "Hunt's Scouts" in 1915 by a German officer at the capture of Windhoek, the capital of German West Africa commanded by General Botha. The colours on the sword knot indicate that the German officer was from a Saxony Regiment.