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Navy Daggers & Swords
13-625 IDENTIFIED NAVY OFFICER’S SWORD.
in good condition. It measures 36" in
length from its lionshead’s top to the bottom of the drag. The triple-wire wrapped grip looks like it might be made of walrus tusk rather
than ivory. It sports some dark striations that make me suspect this, but I am
no ivory/walrus tusk expert! The lionshead does not have glass chips for eyes,
just a plain brass finish. The sword hilt’s folding lock mechanism is
engraved with the owner’s last name, Röder.
A quick look in one of my German naval research works revealed his full name
was Alfred Röder. He entered the Kaiserliche Marine in 1912. He later
saw service as a Kriegsoffizier with Lehrkommando 350, in July
1944. His rank was as an Oberleutnant zur See. I did not find information on
his WW I service in my brief search. The blade, which measures 30 ½" is engraved with naval designs. The engraving
is somewhat faded from age. The blade has several small black spots on it
where it is slightly corroded. They do not detract from the blade’s overall
appearance. The manufacturer’s name is listed on the blade’s non cutting edge,
but has been somewhat obscured by one of the black marks. It reads "obrecht
Hoflieferant Berlin." Hoflieferant means "purveyor to the king’s
court." The leather scabbard is in pleasing condition. It has the traditional
two leather sections with three brass trim and adornment areas. Two scabbard
rings are present. Overall, it is a well made, engaging naval officer’s sword.
$2,095.00
13-696 NAVY DAGGER PIN.
Swords & Misc.
The story of
07-121 OFFICER’S SWORD - SCHLOß-GARDE-KOMPAGNIE.
the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie
is one of the more interesting to come from the Kingdom of Prussia. I only
started learning about the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie
a few years ago. Like many Imperial German Period collectors, I had not
heard of the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie.
I misunderstood their role as compared to the Regiment der Garde du Corps.
I had also thought of the Garde du Corps as the Kaiser’s personal
guard. I thought this function was true for all situations. We have all seen
photographs of the Kaiser in the field or on parade with men from the Garde du Corps surrounding him, holding his personal standard. This was
all true, however, the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie
served as the Kaiser’s personal guard at his palaces. They were a
highly-decorative unit in performing this function. To that end,
highly-experienced soldiers who had proven themselves in previous duties
were selected for the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie.
It was, in fact, Kompagnie sized. Generally one officer commanded the Kompagnie while all the other soldiers were feldwebels.
Today we are offering one of the rarest edged weapons from the Imperial
German Period. It is a very handsome ceremonial officer’s sword from the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie. The sword is
technically known as a Court Degen. It has brass fittings. Its hilt
is silver-wire-wrapped. The degen’s pommel is a magnificent crown. The blade
is unadorned and shows no manufacturer’s hallmarking. The scabbard is black
leather with brass fittings. Sheathed, the degen measures 39 1/4" from the
crown’s top to the scabbard’s bottom. Unsheathed from the scabbard, the
degen measures 39" from the crown’s tip to the sword point. The blade itself
measures 32 3/4" from the felt buffer to its tip. I must share with you the
fact that this degen has undergone a complete restoration by Germany’s
premiere restoration expert specializing in swords and pickelhauben. This
man is nothing short of a genius at his craft. Had he not assured me that
the sword could be restored to its former glory, I would not have purchased
it. The scabbard in particular is amazing, compared to what I saw when I
first purchased it. Every detail of the degen has been lovingly-looked
after. This man’s work is so good, I believe many experienced blade
collectors would not realize it has been restored and presumed that this
sword was in its original state. It is a VERY rare sword, one of the most
important we have offered. Take a good look at the extensive photographs
accompanying our description, because you may never get to see another sword
like this one!
$9,495.00
12-611 GESCHICHTE der SCHLOß-GARDE-KOMPANIE SEINER MAJESTÄT des KAISERS und KÖNIGS 1829-1909 by OBERLEUTNANT LEO von PFANNENBERG.
This German-language book was written in 1909 by Oberleutnant Leo von Pfannenberg, the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie’s commander. The book commemorated the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie’s 80th anniversary. It was founded in 1829. Palace guards had always existed. This group, however, was the final evolution of guards who served the House of Hohenzollern. Beginning in 1829, they served König Friedrich Wilhelm III, König Friedrich Wilhelm IV, Kaiser Wilhelm I, Kaiser Friedrich III, and Kaiser Wilhelm II. The book recounts the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie’s history in great detail. It also contains some fabulous color plates showcasing their uniforms. Other photographs depict the unit during the period from 1900 through 1909. Detailed charts show the officers who served in the Schloß-Garde-Kompagnie, along with many of their military service records. This is a very rare book. It was NOT published in great quantities. Only a small number have survived into the 21st Century. Its expense is justified by its rarity and its unique history of such an elite unit. It could serve as the piece de resistance of a rare book, uniform, royalty, or general Imperial German militaria collection. $595.00
This is an officer’s regimentally attributed Lionshead sword that is in fine condition. The regiment that this sword represents is Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 from the Kingdom of Württemberg. The regiment was garrisoned in Stuttgart and raised in 1805. At the time WW I began, it was assigned to the XIII. Armeekorps. Württemberg fielded two Dragoner Regiments (and two regiments of Ulanen). While Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 was the second of the Dragoner Regiments, Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr 25 was actually the junior regiment and was not raised until 1813. Part of what made Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 so unique was the enameled star they carried on their pickelhaube’s wappen. This was totally unlike Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr 25, which did not carry this star. The same emblem was carried on the cartridge box of Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 while the cartridge box of Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr 25 was unadorned. Another interesting feature of this emblem is that it was the exact same device that was seen on Württemberg generals’ pickelhauben! Even the senior infantry regiment of Württemberg did not carry this emblem. [This regiment was Grenadier-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Würrtembergisches) Nr 119]. Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26 was the ONLY Würrtemberg regiment to be so honored. Now that we have given you some background on the regiment and its importance, let us move on to the sword. The sword is a superior, Lionshead variety. Although I am far from an expert on swords, something about the Lionshead’s design appeals beyond all other Imperial German sword-types. The eyes of this Lion are a brilliant red that simply glows. Its grip is handsomely wrapped in sharkskin, which is wire wrapped, in turn. Both are in top condition. On the cross guard’s side is one of this sword’s most exciting details. It is the enameled device described above for Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Würrtembergisches) Nr 26. Wrapped about the sword is a very handsome Württemberg officer’s portopee that is in remarkable condition. A painted, black scabbard in fine condition, sporting a single ring, accompanies the sword. Attached to the scabbard ring is a belt, which was then attached to the officer’s own belt or horse’s saddle. This belt displays silver brocade tape on one side, while the reverse is leather. The brocade shows toning indicative of honest age, and remains in top condition. The blade is bright and engraved with a patriotic motif. Some very minor flecking appears in a few spots on the blade’s surface. That said, it is in excellent condition. In the scabbard, the sword measures 35." The scabbard itself measures 29 ½." Finally, the sword on its own measures 34 ½." This is a delightful and complete sword rig to one of the most elite Dragoner-Regiments in the German Army. $2,695.00
07-106 OFFICER’S LIONSHEAD SWORD - DRAGONER-REGIMENT Nr 26 - WÜRTTEMBERG.
A Stichdegen was the dress or gala sword used by heavy cavalry units such as the Regiment der Garde du Corps and Küraßier regiments. It is quite similar in appearance to the Court Degen that was used by various functionaries. This example was acquired from a very advanced collector who offered a wide selection of Regiment der Garde du Corps/Küraßier equipment, including an ultra- rare officer’s suprawest. That particular item is perhaps the scarcest of all Regiment der Garde du Corps regalia for a collector to find. It makes an officer’s helmet for the regiment easy and inexpensive-to-find by comparison as so few have survived! The Stichdegen is a small and ornate-looking sword. It was never intended for use in combat, and was strictly a dress sword. The sword measures 39" from the top of the pommel to the end of the scabbard. It measures 37 ½" from the top of the pommel to end of the blade. This example is considerably larger in all respects than most Küraßier Stichdegens, both in overall size and in the size of the other components of the sword. The grip is well-wrapped in silver wire over what I believe is sharkskin. Attached to the side of the pommel is a silver-toned Johanniter Order. While the Johanniter Order was not a military order, it was one strictly limited to the royalty and nobility. Kaiser Wilhelm II, as the Regimental Chef of the Regiment der Garde du Corps and the head of the Johanniter, was often seen wearing this same cross on his tunic. And if your name did not include a "von," you did not need to apply for membership in this group! The sword has a leather scabbard with brass attachments at the top and at the bottom. The top of the brass fitting has a clip where the sword could be attached to the wearer’s sword hanger. The scabbard’s leather shows some minor scuffing. The sword does not quite fit smoothly into the scabbard. It has about a 1/4" gap. This is in part because the fabric buffer is missing. As one removes the sword from the scabbard, one sees that the blade is triple-engraved. It has a floral motif on both sides and engraving on the back edge of the blade. No marking is present for the manufacturer. This is a fine and difficult-to-find sword in very pleasing condition, overall. $2,895.00
07-101 REGIMENT der GARDE du CORPS OR KÜRAßIER-REGIMENT OFFICER’S STICHGDEGEN - PRUSSIA.
This is a very high-quality sword that once belonged to the Regimental Commander, Oberstleutnant Franz Ritter Edler von Schultes, of 5. Chevaulegers-Regiment Großherzog Friedrich von Österreich. Included with the sword is research information on the man, taken directly from the Bavarian Rangeliste of 1914. Schultes commanded the regiment at the outbreak of WW I. He was born in 1866, and became a leutnant in 1887. He was promoted to the rank of oberleutnant in 1895. These dates are important to remember. He worked his way through the officer’s ranks, and was appointed an oberstleutnant in 1913. He apparently was appointed regimental commander shortly after his promotion to oberstleutnant. I have not had the opportunity to research what became of him after the beginning of WW I. It is entirely possible that he may have achieved the rank of general during the Great War, having been an oberstleutnant at its outbreak. Since we published this description one of our readers has advised me that von Schultes was promoted to Oberst on 11 October 1914. Further he was promoted to Generalmajor and Kommandeur of the 1. Bayerische Kavallerie-Brigade on 6 July 1918 and held that post until the end of the war. We thank James W. from Texas for this most helpful information Also included with the regimental research information is research on some of the decorations that he received. [Note that the "Ritter" designation meant he (or perhaps his father or grandfather) was knighted by the Bavarian Government]. The sword is a Lionshead. Its grip is wrapped in leather and triple-wired. The leather shows some wear. A few, small patches are missing, which we will show in the accompanying photographs. The hand guard features the rampant Bavarian Lion grasping Bavaria’s shield in his claws. Engraved on the guard’s side is von Schultes’ name and rank (Leutnant), and the year, 1891. Attached to the sword is an officer’s portopee, and the elaborate belt that attached onto his tunic via hangers. The scabbard is a nickel-plated example, and in very fine condition. It has double-rings, which is correct for this part of the late 19th Century. As we remove the sword from the scabbard, we see that it was manufactured by WK&C. The blade is engraved on both sides with the Bavarian motto "In Treue Fest." The blade is in sparkling condition, with a beautiful finish. The felt buffer at the blade top, where it connects with the scabbard, is also in place. It is one of the confirmations of a finely conditioned edged weapon. It is a simply stunning sword for a man who went on to become a regimental commander, and a Brigade commander holding the rank of Generalmajor during WW I. $2,795.00
07-111 IDENTIFIED SWORD, BELT, AND PORTOPEE - FOR A FUTURE REGIMENTAL COMMANDER AND LATER GENERALMAJOR - CHEVAULEGERS-REGIMENT Nr 5 - BAVARIA.
This is the Stichdegen for a küraßier line-officer. Not only that, it is a World War I period example, as opposed to a pre World War I piece. This is actually harder to find than a prewar Stichdegen. When you think about it, most of the küraßier officers already had swords since they had been in küraßier regiments before the outbreak of the war. This sword would have been for an officer who might have been newly transferred to a küraßier line-regiment, or perhaps needed to replace his prewar sword. This sword is similar in general appearance to the Stichdegen above. It measures 37" from the pommel to the tip of the scabbard. It measures 35" from the tip of the pommel to the tip of the blade. With just a glance, one can see the difference in quality between the two swords. Like the other sword, this is silver wire-wrapped on the grip. I cannot tell if it is wrapped over sharkskin or not, as was the custom with top-quality swords before the beginning of WW I. It is physically a smaller sword than the other. The handguard is also considerably smaller. At first look the scabbard appears quite similar to the other Stichdegen; however, it is leather-wrapped over steel as opposed to wood. It has two brass fittings at the top and the bottom of the scabbard. The buffer is in place between the top of the blade and the scabbard. This provides for a good tight fit. The blade is plain and not engraved. It is, however, marked for the manufacturer. This is a fine wartime production sword in very fine condition. $1,250.00
07-103 KÜRAßIER LINE-OFFICER STICHDEGEN - PRUSSIA.
07-94 PRESENTATION ARTILLERY LIONSHEAD SWORD. This is a very high quality presentation sword. It was a gift from one officer who served in 1. Posensches Feld-Artilleree-Regiment Nr 20 to another. {This was a Prussian regiment that was raised in 1872 right after the end of the 1870/1871 Franco-Prussian War. The regiment was established at a time when the German Army was building up. Approximately twelve artillery regiments were formed in 1872}. This is a beautiful lionshead sword that has excellent gilding on the pommel and the lionshead. The sword has a superbly conditioned grip covered in sharkskin and is triple wire-wrapped. I’ll return to the lionshead at the end of the description, as it has an interesting feature I would like to share with you. As we pull the blade from the scabbard we can see it is slightly curved. The overall length of the sword is 40." The length of the blade is 34." The blade is beautifully engraved. It has a black paneled design with gilt trim. The one side shows the presentation of the sword to a "Günther," who served in this regiment during the late 19th Century. He returned to service in the same regiment then served until the end of the war. The other side of the blade carries forward the same black/blue design in a military and floral manner. The scabbard is a black design with two rings. The scabbard’s ring area is decorative and gilt-colored for contrast. The final detail (and what I find most striking) is that the lion’s eyes are blue! Of course, red and green eyes are commonly seen. I have even been told of some white and yellow examples, but this is the first time that I have seen blue. This is a very striking sword and quite attractive. The blade of the sword has been uncleaned for decades. While I am not overly keen on cleaning swords, they are, in my opinion, one of the few items that could be cleaned with an excellent product called Simichrome. It is a polish that first came to my attention in the 1960's for polishing expensive automobile wheels without scratching them. This is, of course, VERY important if cleaning is to be done. $2,595.00
$2,695.00
07-116 NCO SWORD - GARDE-REITER-REGIMENT - SAXONY. This is a sword for an NCO from Königl Sächs Garde-Reiter-Regiment (1. Schweres Regiment) (GRR). The regiment was founded in 1680. It was garrisoned in the capital of Saxony, Dresden and assigned to the XII. Armeekorps. The sword was used by a Senior NCO or an officer in the GRR. The sword measures 34 1/4" from the tip of the pommel to the tip of the blade. It also measures 35 1/4" from end to end of the scabbard. The scabbard displays excellent paint. It has a single ring. The grip is Bakelite®. The guard, which features Saxony’s Coat-of-Arms, folds down. The exterior has all silver fittings. As we remove the sword from the scabbard, we see that it is hallmarked for WK & C. The blade, which is slightly curved, is double engraved. One side displays Saxony’s Coat-of-Arms. The other side boasts the regiment’s royal cypher, which was seen on their regular service shoulder boards. Their dress shoulder boards carried the Saxon Crown. The blade is thin. It measures 1/2" wide. The edge of the sword is also engraved for a sword firm in Leipzig. It is my guess that while WK & C produced the blade, the firm in Leipzig did the engraving. The blade is in very fine condition, overall. It has a portion of the buffer that protects the blade from the scabbard’s mouth. It is a superb sword from a very elite regiment.
$325.00
07-117 ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD - FELDARTELLERIE-REGIMENT Nr 2 - BAVARIA. The Kingdom of Bavaria formed their first two artillery regiments in 1824. 2. Feldartillerie-Regiment Horn was the second of the two. It was garrisoned in Würzburg (a beautiful city in Northern Bavaria, in the heart of their wine country) where it was assigned to the Bavarian II. Armeekorps. The sword is for an enlisted man from the regiment. The sword measures 39 1/4" from the top of the pommel to tip of the scabbard. The scabbard, which has one ring, measures 34 1/4" in length. The scabbard is black, with 95% of its paint present. Some dents appear on both sides of its exterior. The grip is made of Bakelite®, which was very popular during the period for this type of sword. The grip shows a fair amount of wear. The sword’s D-guard and backstrap are silver-toned. They show a great deal of oxidation. The sword’s blade is greatly curved, in the style of artillery swords. The blade is manufacturer-hallmarked and double engraved. One side depicts an artillery caisson and crew pulling a cannon. The other side of the sword shows the regiment’s name, " 2. Kgl Bayr. Feldart. Reg. Horn." The felt buffer at the scabbard’s mouth and blade top is no longer present. There is a small dent in the blade. This is a decent Bavarian artillery sword that is fairly-priced.
07-81 OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, OR COURT DEGEN. The degen is a completely different style of sword from the M-1889 sabers and P & D guard varieties. The blade on a degen is much thinner. These swords were intended for display, ceremonial, and formal occasions. They were never really intended for combat. At the very upper end of the degen style was what was referred to as a "court" degen. These were quite ornate, with lavishly engraved blades. This sword would have been owned by a lower-level official working for the government. It has brass fittings and a brass D-Guard. The grip is tightly wire wrapped. There is a folding clam shell on this degen, which makes it more compact. The blade is double engraved, and without hallmarking on the blade for manufacturer. The scabbard is painted black. The paint is in excellent condition. It has a single ring hanger, which would indicate probable manufacture after 1906. Overall, this is a very attractive sword in excellent condition. $425.00
This is a high-quality, lionshea
07-125 ARTILLERY OFFICER’S LIONSHEAD SWORD - PORTOPEE.
d officer’s sword from a Prussian
artillery regiment. A lionshead sword is the classic German officer’s
sword. Its grip displays the dramatic lion’s head, which features twin red glass
eyes. The grip is wrapped in sharkskin. Crossed artillery cannon tubes are
depicted on the extension running down from the cross guard. A handsome Prussian
officer’s portopee is attached. It is in appealing condition. The
scabbard is painted black, and has an unusual feature. The two hangers and their
attachment to the scabbard are gold-toned, instead of the usual black. The
scabbard measures 34 3/4" in length. The sword measures 38 1/4" from the
lionshead’s
top to the sword’s tip. Both sides of the blade are engraved. The engraving
shows some wear, but the sword remains quite attractive.
$995.00
07-123 XDK FAHNENTRÄGER
DEGEN. This is a consignment item. The
position of Fahnenträger was an important one in each of the
regiment’s battalions where he was responsible for the care and display of
the regimental "colors." The Fahnenträger was easily recognizable
within his regiment by the special sleeve patch he wore on his tunic. He was
generally an NCO. Since he was responsible for carrying the "colors" for
parade or formal occasions, he had to deal with a bulky flag pole to which a
very heavy and ornate flag was secured. Thus his sword needed to be a bit
more compact than other enlisted men and NCO’s. The sword that these men
wore was called a degen, which was more like a rapier. The sword
measures 29" in length from the pommel to the tip of the scabbard. The
actual length of the blade is 23 1/2." The sword’s grip is covered in very
durable sharkskin. The grip is triple wire-wrapped. The grip features Kaiser
Wilhelm II’s crowned royal cypher. The basket hilt features a crowned
Hohenzollern Eagle, which also displays Wilhelm II’s cypher in the center of
the bird’s chest. As it is a degen, the scabbard, which measures 26,"
is made of leather with brass bands at the top and the bottom. The leather’s
condition is VERY pleasing. It remains supple and little different from it
was 100-years-ago (approximately), when the sword was produced. A couple of
small dents appear in the scabbard’s brass portions. They are small,
however, and not detractive to the overall presentation.
As we remove the sword from the scabbard, we see that is hallmarked to
WKC. The blade is not engraved and has not been cleaned in years. The
sword has not been sharpened and the tip is intact. The felt buffer between
the sword and the scabbard is not present. The sword was privately
purchased by the NCO (no depot markings here). He and the succeeding owners
have cared for it well. The man clearly had great pride in his very
important position within his regiment. It shows in the care of this
wonderful degen. It is a specialized sword that would make a fine
addition to any collection.
$1,895.00
07-126 XRP TWO-PLACE SWORD STAND. This is a consignment item. It is a sword stand that will hold two swords without a scabbard, or one sword and one scabbard. It comes from our helmet stand supplier. It is made to those same exacting standards, and is beautifully stained. It measures 19 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 8 1/2." You will be hard-pressed to find a more attractive, real-wood stand at such a reasonable price. $100.00
Miniatures & Kinder Swords
07-42 MINIATURE KAISERLICHE MARINE OFFICERS SWORD. A very high quality example of the miniature Navy Officers Sword. It features a Lionhead and has the fouled anchor and crown of the Navy. Plain blade and the scabbard has about 50% of its paint which replicates the leather of the full size example. This would make a very nice desk item or perhaps even a letter opener. $375.00
07-52 KINDER OR CADET NAVY OFFICERS SWORD. Kinder (child's or children's) Swords or Kinder Sabels are a unique sub-collecting area within Imperial German edged weapons. Members of the nobility who had sons often dressed the youngsters in a variety of uniforms which often were duplicates of their own. Of course with the young boys being much smaller than Papa everything was scaled down, including the swords, and thus we have Kinder Swords. This "downsizing" continued on to items such as pickelhauben and even decorations. The latter evolved into the Prinzengroße (prince-sized) decorations which during WW I were favored by certain members of nobility in items such as Iron Crosses and even flight badges. Having given a bit of background on Kinder Swords, it is time to describe the item being offered here. What we have is a very unique Kinder or young Cadet Navy Officers Sword. It is faithful in most details to its larger counterpart. It has glass eyes in the lionshead and has double folding guards, one of which shows the crowned fouled anchor. The grip appears to be a yellowed enamel as opposed to ivory or walrus tusk and is gilt wire wrapped. There is a chip high on the grip near the lionshead, but it is not detractive to the overall sword. The scabbard is the proper leather and metal. There is a small chain that serves as the hanger from the two loops on the scabbard. The blade is not engraved but that is not uncommon in the smaller swords. It does bear hallmarking from WKC, which I find to be most interesting. The blade shows a fair amount of dirt and could stand a bit of cleaning. The length of the sword from the top of the lion to the tip of the scabbard is about 33". This is the first time that I have seen an example such as this -- it would make a fine companion to a full-sized Navy Sword or Dagger. $895.00
07-53 KINDER SWORD WHICH IS DOUBLE ENGRAVED AND PERSONALIZED FOR A BRAUNSCHWEIG FUßILIER REGIMENT. This is a more classic example of a Kinder Sword as it is a good bit smaller (and would have consequently belonged to a younger boy). It measures about 27" in length and has a dulled point to prevent injury to overly enthusiastic youngsters while playing. It features a basket guard and comes from a young noblemen from Braunschweig. The grip is sharkskin-wrapped, which in turn is gilt wire wrapped. The scabbard is nickel-plated and has two scabbard loops. The blade is quite elaborate for a Kinder Sword and is double engraved and personalized with the name Wilhelm Nafs. Perhaps some research will allow the new owner to find out what became of this young nobleman. A very nice sword that is as high quality as I have seen in Kinder Swords. Very attractive--would be nice contrast in a sword collection. $795.00
07-100 MINIATURE OF THE SWORD OF OTTO von BISMARCK. This is a miniature of the sword carried by the "Iron Chancellor," Otto von Bismarck. If you look closely, you will see his family’s coat-of-arms. The blade is plain. Overall, this sword, which measures 7 1/2" in length, is in fine condition. This would make a super desk piece. Or as the original owner may have done, you can open letters with it. $150.00.
07-118 MINIATURE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S LIONSHEAD SWORD.
07-62 MINIATURE LION'S HEAD SWORD. Miniature swords were very popular with the officers of Imperial Germany. They were used as desk pieces and even as letter openers. This example is a miniature of a lion’s head officer’s sword. I t comes complete with a metal scabbard. It is 8 3/8" long. The blade is fullered and not engraved. $175.00. . .
07-110 PATRIOTIC MINIATURE BAYONET. I rarely find miniature bayonets in such fabulous condition and of such superior quality. The bayonet measures 9 1/4" from the top of its dove-shaped handle to the tip of its scabbard. Abundant bright work is present, as well as a black Bakelite grip. The black-painted scabbard measures 6." The scabbard boasts a handsome, silver, Hohenzollern Crown. Below that appears a green oak leaf-decorated 1914 Iron Cross. When removed from the scabbard, the bayonet measures 8 3/4" in length. The blade has a brilliant finish. $295.00
07-00 IOD 89 MINIATURE SWORD. This is a miniature version of the well known Infantry Officer Degan Model 1889 which was the classic sword of the German Army. This example is some 5' long and does not have a scabbard. Would make a handsome display on your desk or use it as a letter opener. $150.00
07-23 MINIATURE SWORD. Imperial German Naval, has the fouled anchor and a plain blade. The scabbard is painted black and gilt. About 50% of the black paint remains. Bargain priced. $265.00
07-112 XKK ARTILLERY LIONSHEAD OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a consignment item. It is an officer’s sword, dating from after 1907-1908. The sword is the classic, ever-popular Lionshead sword prized by collectors. The sword is 37 ½" long from the top of the lion’s head to the tip of the scabbard. It also measures 31 3/4" long from the top of the lion’s head to the blade tip. The sword handle is manufactured from Bakelite. It is triple-wire-wrapped. The Lionshead sports two red glass eyes. Crossed cannons can be seen on either side of the cross bar. The blade is plain and very attractive. It is hallmarked for WK&C. The scabbard is painted black. The sword is in fine condition.$795.00 Reduced to $500.00!!
Portopees & Bayonets
07-92 OFFICER PORTOPEE - BRAUNSCHWEIG. This is a portopee for an officer from the Duchy of Braunschweig. While is has been used, it is still in very fine condition. It would make the finishing touch for an officer’s sword from Hussar Regiment Nr 17 or Infantry-Regiment Nr 92 from that duchy. $225.00. . .
07-86 OFFICER PORTOPEE - MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. This is a first-rate example of a portopee for an officer from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. This would be a fine addition to a sword for a Grenadier, Infantry, Dragoon, or Artillery officer. This is the first of these we have ever offered. $325.00 . . .
This is a top-quality Bavarian officer’s sword portopee. The portopee is nearly mint. It features silver and blue bullion tape where the portopee was attached to the sword’s grip. Its acorn is also silver, with a blue center. This makes for an excellent sword accessory. It completes a sword quite handsomely. $225.00
07-120 PORTOPEE - OFFICER’S SWORD - BAVARIA.
07-124 BAYONET - CHINA. This is a bayonet that was used in China. The scabbard measures 11 3/4" in length. The bayonet measures 16 1/4" in length from handle top to blade tip. The bayonet and scabbard have differing numbers. The bayonet is in very fine condition. $475.00
Non Imperial German Edged Weapons
This is a very rare Bowie Knife, which was manufactured in the Confederate States of America (CSA) during the Civil War. This very knife was featured on page 127 of the book "Confederate Arms."[A copy of the page will be included with the Bowie Knife when it is sold]. The Bowie Knife has a wooden handle. The handle measures 5." The blade measures 12 1/8," making the overall length of the knife 17 1/8." A scabbard is not included. Items from the CSA are always more prized than Union examples. This is especially true for any kind of Confederate edged weapon. Confederate officer’s swords are VERY expensive. (One of my favorite CSA swords is for naval officers. All of those were made in England and routinely sell for $20,000.00+). Confederate-made examples such as this were crudely-constructed when compared to their Northern counterparts. The South lacked both the resources and the manufacturers to produce finer weapons. This piece that almost screams "history!" It has been in my collection for many years. $3,295.00
39-15 BOWIE KNIFE - CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
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