Accession Number | REL/07291 |
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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 : Prussian Cavalry
Description
Imperial German Model 1889 cavalry sword and scabbard. The hilt has a nickel steel guard with the heraldic eagle of Prussia as the cartouche badge and the grip is brown bakelite. A brown leather sword strap with a black and white pommel is attached to the guard. The blade is a single edge, pipe back with a double edge spear point. The ricasso is stamped with a kings head and a knights head over W.K & C. The nickel plated scabbard is plain with a single loose ring on a band 80 mm from the throat which is missing.
History / Summary
This type of sword would have been carried by a junior officer of a Prussian cavalry regiment.