Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 666
A Prussian model 1889 Infantry officer's sword
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £200
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Description
A Prussian model 1889 Infantry officer's sword, straight bi-fullered blade 1.5 in., marked for Eickhorn of Solingen and with 'Erfurt' under a crown, date mark for 1893; brass hilt, the two outer bars inhabited by an Imperial eagle in low relief, inside of the guard unit stamped 'B.K. 71. D. 29', fish skin grip overlaid with Imperial cypher; steel scabbard; possibly an NCO's example.