Posted 10 years ago
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Hi, I am in search of information on this sword. A family member bought it at a local pawn shop, but the shop didn't have any info on it. I'm not looking for appraisal or anything, just want info on it. Thank you so much! Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks again!
oh yeah, it has a name or some type of wording on the top edge of the sword. I believe the words/letters are...
"ED. SACHS HOFLTEFERANT" and then either, "RE?RF?PE?PF?" not sure of the last letters.
I'm pretty sure this is an Imperial German artillery dress sword, my best guess on age is from the last half of the 19th century or possibly the early 20th century.
"SACHS" is often an abbreviation of the German word for Saxony (then a kingdom within the German Empire) and "HOFLTEFERANT" is a royal warrant, so I decipher this as meaning the sword maker or retailer was an official supplier to the Royal House of Saxony.
There may be a maker's mark hidden at the base of the blade under the langets (the things on sides of the crossguard). I have a list of German sword makers and their marks, so I may be able to pin down the age of the sword a bit better if you see something and can describe it.
Looks a bit like a decorative sword or something used groups like the knights of Columbus (but like them not them). The blade is light, has decoration on the blade, and the hand guard a bit lacking for a military sword.
But then I like the wire wrapping on the grip and the brass. And the age looks good on it. But I would have passed on this.
The real experts should be here soon.
Looks like I was mistaken. The real expert was already here. Had a feeling I could have been mistaken on this one.
Military dress swords, like the fraternal swords, were never intended for battle. They do share those qualities you mentioned.
I go with Chris. Has a typical Prussian style handguard for late 1800's thru early 1900's.
Looks like I was right and wrong. Prefer the battle gear myself although a military ceremonial sword is worthy.