Kingdom of Saxony, Second Reich (1871-1918). - Lot 256

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Kingdom of Saxony, Second Reich (1871-1918). - Lot 256
Kingdom of Saxony, Second Reich (1871-1918). Rare infantry officer's saber on the IOD89 model (Infanterie Offizier Degen modèle 1889), "EISENHAUER GARANTIRT" and "Herold" nameplate. Gilt brass mounting (remainder), triple filigree stingray-covered string handle, articulated keyboard with pierced decoration of large Saxon arms. The counter-keyboard is engraved with the officer's name "Herold". Beautiful white double-edged blade with two small hollow sides and central gutter, with "W. K. & C". It is etched on one side and halfway up "EISENHAUER GARANTIRT" and "C. A. WESTMANN, DRESDEN" in a small gilded cartouche. Steel scabbard with black re-lacquered suspension ring and "Herold" name under the cap. It is fitted with a silver passementerie "trodel" strap with blue threads. 91.5 cm (Blade 77 cm). (Wear and age patina, scabbard re-lacquered in old black. Good condition). Note: "EISENHAUER GARANTIRT" designated a blade that had undergone the "nail test", which consisted of cutting a soft steel nail without leaving a mark on the blade.
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