In very good condition, a Blue Etched WW1 Prussian 1889m Dragoon Cavalry Officer’s Sword
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Regulation pattern m1889 Prussian / German cavalry officer’s sword, with bright fullered blade etched against a blued background along one side of the forte ‘P. Budach, Drag. Rgt. Freiherr von Manteuffel (Rhein.) No.5’, a martial trophy above and a lancer on horseback below, the ricasso struck with maker’s mark of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen, and along the other with cavalrymen on horseback, a trophy-of-arms and the head of a horse, all against blued grounds and between strapwork and foliage, plus “herringbone” spine, nickel-plated hilt with folding inner- and outer-guard, the latter incorporating a cast and pierced Imperial eagle, later bullion sword-knot (frayed), and ribbed composition grip, in its nickel-plated scabbard (minor old patination) with fixed suspension mount and ring.
Read about Dragoner-Regiment „Freiherr von Manteuffel“ (Rheinisches) Nr. 5 (in German).
The 32 5/8 inch blade is in very good condition, some etching is faded however. Blade firm in the hilt. The hilt with two folding guard sections (both working) is in slightly worn but nonetheless good condition. The composite Bakelite type grip is good. The sword knot is in good condition. The plated steel scabbard has area of plating loss giving rise to base metal oxidisation (light rust), but is still good. Thw sword sheathes and draws well.
A very good example of a regimentally blue etched World War One era Prussian / German 1889 model Dragoon Cavalry Officer’s Sword for just £675. Please quote item reference AJ67. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box?
