43rd Contemporary History Auction

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WWI Turkish navy officer's lion head sabre - German made & design (WKC)

WWI Turkish navy officer's lion head sabre - German made & design (WKC)

WWI Turkish navy officer's lion head sabre - German made & design (WKC)

LOT 53-0894
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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Turkey 1870 - 1918
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER W.K.C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.) Waffenfabrik
WEIGHT
LOT 53-0894
EAN 2000000561585
LOT 53-0894
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Turkey 1870 - 1918
EAN 2000000561585
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER W.K.C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.) Waffenfabrik
WEIGHT
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Turkey 1870 - 1918
LOT 53-0894
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000561585
MAKER W.K.C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.) Waffenfabrik
WEIGHT
Turkey 1870 - 1918
WWI Turkish navy officer's lion head sabre - German made & design (WKC)


Description

Rare Turkish navy officer's sabre. German pattern. Made by the German manufacturer Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.

A three-sided etched blade showing nice ornaments and naval motifs as well as the Turkish half-moon. "WKC" maker marked. The back of the blade also shows the etched name " Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie" of the maker. Some pittings areas.

Gilt brass hilt fittings with a lion's head pommel. Furthermore a real ivory grip. The wire wrapping is slightly damaged. Two folding crossguards. Black leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. Signs of use but no dents. The blade can no longer be pushed 100% into the scabbard.

A worn sabre!

Length: 90 cm.


Condition
2-/2-3
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