Rod Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Well here I go again!!I just received this is the mail from Craig and I am tickled pink. The blade is mint although the gilting is a mite worn. The Sachsen Kingdom crest is on both sides with eisenhauer on the one side and damaststal on the other. Has a curved blade with a pen quill (is that right?). It is built like a tank (almost as heavy and just as solid!) and all in great shape. The hilt feels like steel. I would hate to be on the business end of this baby. This seems to be for a much more serious use than primping on the parade ground. It has a nickel 2 ring scabbard so it must be pre 1908. Right?I have to change the portepee to a sachsen one. I sure would appreciate a pic of what the proper sachsen calvary portepee looks like!!!!Can someone fill in more information for me. Vintage? Battle sword as opposed to a dress or gift sword? I would be interested in everything!!!thanks so much,Rod Edited March 25, 2008 by Rod
Rod Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Gee ... won't someone at least speculate.It seems to me (could be completely wrong) that this is a battle sword worn by a higher ranking officer that never got into the fray since the condition of the sword is so good. No nicks or any damage at all to blade. I would also think the damascus indicates big bucks in its time (was not cheap in our time... hummm) especially for such wide and heavy blade, so this would be for someone that had a few marks to splurge.I have not seen another one like this but then again I am a newbie to swords. I only have three other swords (two imperial and one TR) but they are definitely dress items and look like toys compared to this one. The handle on this one reminds be of a baseball bat handle (well sort of).Rod
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I think cavalry officers invested good money in the swords they carried. This one is fancy, but hey.... if you have the loot to spend...I know nothing about German swords, but I would assume he carried it on parade, and when the war broke out, took it into the field.Few swords have period nicks in the blades.... mostly probably fom kids playing with them after the war....I knicked a few blades as a kid....
Swordguy Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 This sword looks to be a version of the model 1892 Saxon Artillerie-Offizierssabel. Page 171 Blankwaffen aus drei jahrundertenKlaus Hilbert. 1998 Brandenburgiches Verlagshaus.
Rod Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks Chris and Swordguy.The scabbard is missing one of the screws that holds the throat piece. Tom Johnson has some screws for a WKC but they seem a bit small. Can someone suggest another source?????Rod
Tony J Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 I have to change the portepee to a sachsen one. I sure would appreciate a pic of what the proper sachsen calvary portepee looks like!!!!RodRod,Why would you want to do that?You already have the proper and correct portepee now.Tony
Rod Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Hi Tony,I made the original posting based on the seller telling me the portepee was incorrect.I have since learned it is an artillery not calvary sword and that the portepee is correct.Soooooo I am leaving it as is.Thanks for the reply.Rod
Rod Posted November 9, 2008 Author Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) In case anyone is still interested in this posting....I have replaced the scabbard screws (Johnson Reference) and I think it looks great, but care should be taken in using a "gun smith" straight sided screw driver.Geesssh I wish there was more to research as I am feel sure this was an important (expensive$$$$$$$) initial owner.This is a really "beefy" .... "heavy" sword, not as simply compared to a "kinder" sword, but a serious "business" sword.Damn.......SIGH!!!!... Rod Edited November 9, 2008 by Rod
Rod Posted December 7, 2008 Author Posted December 7, 2008 I am still fussing with this sword as it fascinates me.Recently I saw a photo of a sword saddle holder. Now I am wondering if a heavy sword like this was intended to be carried by the horse as opposed to a belt around the owner's waist (it sure would make me lean to the side after a few minutes of wearing .....If any of this makes sense, I would greatly appreciate comments.Many thanks,Rod
Guest Rick Research Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Nope, they lugged 'em around everywhere they went...imagine how difficult that was for the Kaiser with his atrophied arm! BTW have just come back from a recce in Sword Heaven and hope to be able to resume some Epic Narratives on named swords again soon. :catjava:
Rod Posted December 7, 2008 Author Posted December 7, 2008 Hi Rick!Thanks for the reply.This sword has no name or anything to search from.... sigh sigh..Rod
Rod Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 It has been a few years since I originally posted this topic (2008). I have not been able to find anymore about this sword. Relying on the forum's patience, I would like to again ask for comments/information. It truly does fascinate me!! Rod
Rod Posted February 5, 2013 Author Posted February 5, 2013 Many apologies to the group. I tried to resurrect my posting from several years back and should have left well enough along. It should have been in the german imperial batch. I tried to delete my posting but cannot figure out how to do it. Very very sorry. Rod
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