MILITARIA. (3) Assorted Imperial German Swords.

Group of three German (Prussian) military officer’s swords, comprising an Imperial German (Prussian) Artillery Officer’s Lion Head Sword, manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., featuring a finely detailed cast-brass lion’s head pommel, knucklebow, and faux-shagreen grip with dual twisted brass wire bindings. The langet bears the distinctive crossed-cannon motif, and the sword is fitted with an etched steel blade and steel scabbard; a Prussian Model 1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., featuring the royal cipher of Emperor Wilhelm II, a basket guard and grip exhibiting damage, and a damaged double-fullered steel blade, accompanied by a steel scabbard; and a A German (Prussian) Infantry Officer’s Degen (Infanterie-Offizier-Degen), possibly an earlier-pattern Model 1819 or Model 1845 alter Art, featuring a hinged folding guard mechanism, etched steel blade, and wooden grip with light wire wrapping. Accompanied by a damaged leather scabbard. From a Valhalla, NY estate. Dimensions: Lion Head Sword measures approx. 39.25" in length (excluding scabbard). Condition: All three swords exhibit brassing and wear consistent with age and use. Condition:, Group of three German (Prussian) military officer’s swords, comprising an Imperial German (Prussian) Artillery Officer’s Lion Head Sword, manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., featuring a finely detailed cast-brass lion’s head pommel, knucklebow, and faux-shagreen grip with dual twisted brass wire bindings. The langet bears the distinctive crossed-cannon motif, and the sword is fitted with an etched steel blade and steel scabbard; a Prussian Model 1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., featuring the royal cipher of Emperor Wilhelm II, a basket guard and grip exhibiting damage, and a damaged double-fullered steel blade, accompanied by a steel scabbard; and a A German (Prussian) Infantry Officer’s Degen (Infanterie-Offizier-Degen), possibly an earlier-pattern Model 1819 or Model 1845 alter Art, featuring a hinged folding guard mechanism, etched steel blade, and wooden grip with light wire wrapping. Accompanied by a damaged leather scabbard. From a Valhalla, NY estate. Dimensions: Lion Head Sword measures approx. 39.25" in length (excluding scabbard). Condition: All three swords exhibit brassing and wear consistent with age and use. Est: $300.00 - $500.00

Estimate:£223.85

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