55th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1520 lots has ended on 11th June 2023. 83% of all lots sold

0867 |

Imperial German Navy officer's sword with hangers - Eickhorn

Imperial German Navy officer's sword with hangers - Eickhorn

LOT 67-0867
SOLD
Auction ended        11th June 2023  |  02:33 pm CEST
RESULT
650,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
MATERIAL
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LOT 67-0867
EAN 2000000748009
LOT 67-0867
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
EAN 2000000748009
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
LOT 67-0867
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000748009
MAKER
WEIGHT
Imperial Germany


Description

The sabre comes with a three-sided etched blade featuring beautiful ornaments and naval motifs. It also shows the emblem of the Kailserliche Marine on both sides. "WKC" maker marked. Stains on all three sides and the tip has strong filing marks.

White handle with intact wire wrapping. No chipping or cracks. Gilt iron handle fittings with a folding crossguard bearing the Kailserliche Marine emblem. A beautiful lion's head pommel with inlaid glass eyes. Leather scabbard with gilded iron fittings. It has a "kink" next to the bottom fitting. The stud on the upper fitting that holds the sabre to the scabbard is missing. Furthermore, the blade does not slide 100% into the scabbard.

Comes with the original sabre hangers, so-called "Peitschengehänge" (whip hangers). Fully functional snap clips.

Length: 87 cm.

Signs of use.  


Condition
3+