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Post by skyspirit on Dec 23, 2019 0:28:04 GMT
Picked up this fine sword. I've concluded it's a WW1 Saxon Officer Sword, but a lot fancier then every other Saxon Infantry officer sword I find to compare it to. This one has the face of a man on the drop down part coming off the pommel and a much fancier or ornate hand guard. Marked on the blade which I think is typical is "Eisenhauer Garantiert" and name of "Richard Michael, Dresden". Sword is made by W.K. & Co and is 37" long overall with about a 32" blade. I see different pattern # for thses including M1911, M1867, and M1889, but I'm not sure which is accurate. Since this one is fancier than every other one I see, could this specific model be for a higher ranking officer? Possibly a specific regiment? hours of searching and I can't find this exact sword, making me think I may have something special. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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Post by berntk on Dec 23, 2019 4:14:47 GMT
Not that I know German coats-of arms, but isn't that crest on the guard Bavarian/ Bayerisch?
EDIT: I see now that Saxony/ Sachsen in its kingdom days had a crest like this, so please disregard.
Sorry, Bernt K
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Post by Uhlan on Dec 23, 2019 9:03:50 GMT
This is a tricky one. If I were you I would post this very nice sword over at Deutsche Blankwaffen. Membership is easy. They are the experts and fantastic nerds (in a positive sense) on anything German and may come up with interesting information. If your German isn't up to spec, just run the link through Google Translate and use it too to ask your questions. They read and write English but at least you trying to get some kind of German in your correspondence is just plain polite and a show of goodwill. They like polite. www.deutsches-blankwaffenforum.de/index.php?s=f29d9b2ab2989ff6dc549e93a5404b18Please report back here if you find anything interesting so we all can benefit from your information. Cheers.
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Post by Pino on Dec 23, 2019 13:43:21 GMT
There isn't much more to it than being a luxus (private purchase deluxe version) 1867 degen, owned by an officer who paid extra to have a nice looking sword. If it has regimental markings it would help identification, check if there is a family coat of arms or initials somewhere on the hilt and pommel.
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Post by skyspirit on Dec 23, 2019 15:24:31 GMT
Tried the German site and translator went haywire.... oh well. Thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully someone else might have an idea. -Chris
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Post by skyspirit on Dec 23, 2019 18:53:44 GMT
Pino, no extra coat of arms or regiment markings on the sword. What you say does make a lot of sense though. Does this being a "Lexus" model increase the value much? Also, is "Lexus" an actual sword term, or general term meaning "fancy". I did find an identical 1867 Degen on the interweb, my identification quest is now over. Time to sale it properly. MAny thanks to all who gave input!! -Skyspirit
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Post by Pino on Dec 23, 2019 19:38:25 GMT
Luxus is indeed, in German edged weapons terms, the fancy deluxe version of a sword. Always sold to officers and civilians via retailers or customized depending on the customer's whim and budget.
Some are rare because of the exquisite quality of the decorations, others can be a bit more plain but in good condition they are worth their share of gold, especially when they have Eisenhauer (iron cutting quality), are heavily etched, have damascus or blue panel blades.
Hope you get a good price for it, it is quite lovely!
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