Imperial German Artillery Officer's Sword and Scabbard Accession Number: RELAWM12956

Description

Imperial German Artillery Officer's sword and scabbard. The gilt nickel steel hilt is a P stirrup type with a lions head backstrap pommel and has crossed cannon on the langet. The grips are black bakelite bound with silver and gilt brass wire. The slightly curved blade has a single fuller on each side to within 210 mm from the double edge spear point.The ricasso has the trade mark of a squirel over CE. The nickel plated scabbard is worn and has rust spots near the hanger ring band and the chape.

Contextual Description

This sword is part of the Luks collection and listed as a Bavarian Artillery Officer's sword.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM12956
Manufactured by
Carl Eickhorn & Co
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Measurement
Overall length
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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