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Lot 78

Two German Imperial Officer's Swords
Early 20th Century

23 July 2015, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £437.50 inc. premium

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Two German Imperial Officer's Swords
Early 20th Century

The first with bright slightly curved fullered blade etched along one side with a scroll inscribed 'Mit Gott für Kaiser und Reich', centred on a profile bust of the kaiser against a ground of foliage involving martial trophies, and on the other with similar decoration centred on a panel etched 'Hannov. Train Battalion No.10.' against a blued ground, regulation nickle-plated hilt stamped 'TB. 10.405.', and ribbed hard-rubber grip, in original black painted scabbard (rust damaged) with bullion sword-knot (damaged); the second for an artillery officer, with slender bright fullered blade, gilt stirrup hilt chased with oak leaves, and wire-bound ribbed hard-rubber grip, in original black painted scabbard (some rust damage) with sword-knot (2)
87 cm. and 83 cm. blades

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