The good old Schulze - tracing a sword

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Dear all,

after so many great research results here, I would like to post another sword from my collection and ask for your help in researching its former owner.

This is the "old" infantry pattern sword as worn before 1889. And this is definitely not the military officials or other administrative bodies sword, but a real infantry fighting sword.

The most interesting fact around this sword is the etching on its blade: "Carl Schulze" - which is certainly its former owner.

Besides that, etchings include flags and arms plus the Prussian eagle and the crest of Wilhelm W under a King's crown (and not the imperial crown). Thus this sword must have been etched between 1861 and 1871, as it predates the date when Wilhelm became emperor.

I hope this helps and count on your expertise for help.

Many thanks!

Frank

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