| Accession Number | RELAWM12956 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Germany |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Imperial German Artillery Officer's Sword and Scabbard
Description
Imperial German Artillery Officer's sword and scabbard. The gilt nickel steel hilt is a P stirrup type with a lions head backstrap pommel and has crossed cannon on the langet. The grips are black bakelite bound with silver and gilt brass wire. The slightly curved blade has a single fuller on each side to within 210 mm from the double edge spear point.The ricasso has the trade mark of a squirel over CE. The nickel plated scabbard is worn and has rust spots near the hanger ring band and the chape.
History / Summary
This sword is part of the Luks collection and listed as a Bavarian Artillery Officer's sword.