| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM12944 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1900 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Imperial German Model 1889 Cavalry Sword and Scabbard : 7 Dragoons, Prussian Cavalry
Description
Imperial German Model 1889 cavalry sword and scabbard. The hilt has a steel half basket guard with the heraldic eagle of Prussia as the cartouche badge and the grip is brown bakelite held to the tang with two screw bolts. The guard is stamped 7.D. 159. A beige sword knot with six brown stripes on the strap and a black and white tassel is attached to the guard. The blade is a single edge, pipe back with a double edge spear point. The ricasso is stamped F.W.HOLLER SOLINGEN. The blued steel scabbard is plain with a fixed ring on a band 60 mm from the throat.
History / Summary
The sword knot, markings and cartouche badge indicate that this sword was issued to the Prussian 7th Dragoon Regiment. It was collected in France during the First World War.