MILITARIA. (3) Assorted Imperial German Swords.

Including an Imperial German Prussian Interim/Dress Cavalry Sword M1889, having a blued regimental blade, bearing the inscription "Jager-Regiment zu Pferde Nr. 6" (6th Mounted Rifles). The sword is fitted with a half-basket guard incorporating a folding thumb guard, displaying a Prussian eagle, and a portepee (cracked synthetic/celluloid handle); Imperial German Prussian Infantry Officer’s Sword M1889 (IOD 89), having a gilt brass hilt with a fixed guard displaying the Prussian eagle, wire-wrapped synthetic/celluloid grip, and the royal cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The sword is fitted with a straight double fuller blade and associated scabbard; and a Hessian Infantry Officer’s Saber, having a gilt brass hilt incorporating the crowned royal cypher “L,?? representing Grand Duke Ludwig of Hesse, with associated scabbard. The saber displays the characteristic Hessian officer’s pattern and gilt brass mounts. From a Kent, CT estate. Dimensions: Hessian Infantry Officer’s Saber measures approx. 37.50" in length (including scabbard). Condition: Wear commensurate with service and age. Condition:, Including an Imperial German Prussian Interim/Dress Cavalry Sword M1889, having a blued regimental blade, bearing the inscription "Jager-Regiment zu Pferde Nr. 6" (6th Mounted Rifles). The sword is fitted with a half-basket guard incorporating a folding thumb guard, displaying a Prussian eagle, and a portepee (cracked synthetic/celluloid handle); Imperial German Prussian Infantry Officer’s Sword M1889 (IOD 89), having a gilt brass hilt with a fixed guard displaying the Prussian eagle, wire-wrapped synthetic/celluloid grip, and the royal cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The sword is fitted with a straight double fuller blade and associated scabbard; and a Hessian Infantry Officer’s Saber, having a gilt brass hilt incorporating the crowned royal cypher “L,?? representing Grand Duke Ludwig of Hesse, with associated scabbard. The saber displays the characteristic Hessian officer’s pattern and gilt brass mounts. From a Kent, CT estate. Dimensions: Hessian Infantry Officer’s Saber measures approx. 37.50" in length (including scabbard). Condition: Wear commensurate with service and age. Est: $300.00 - $500.00

Estimate:£224.25

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