p1913 Prussian Guard degen

[Poison Dwarf]

A friend has inquired about a p1913 Prussian Guards degen he owns, with the name of "W. Olmesdahl" unprofessionally engraved on the folding guard. Can anyone provide any guidance on Herr Olmesdahl's history?

The sword was retailed by Pack, Ohliger & Co., which I have as being in operation in Solingen between 1905-1925.

[Bear]

Hello,

This is not might area by any means but this is what I found. Might be him or someone else.

Rangliste der Koeniglich Preussischen Armee und des XIII.: Koeniglich ... By Prussia. Kriegsministerium, Prussia. Geheime Kriegs-Kanzlei, Prussia (Kingdom). 1885

p. 620

Westfalisches(SP???) Landwehr=R Nr. 53

2. Bataillon (Redlinghausen)

Olmesdahl LD2

thanks,

barry

[Guest Rick Research]

I don't know what you mean by a "M1913." The officers' sword in general use was the IOD89.

Please provide a scan showing what the entire hilt actually is.

[Poison Dwarf]

I don't know what you mean by a "M1913." The officers' sword in general use was the IOD89.

Please provide a scan showing what the entire hilt actually is.

I thought the folding guard made it a m1913, but I'm happy to be schooled.

Thanks for taking a look.

[Guest Rick Research]

Just one of innumerable "fashion statement" options, as far (not very ) as I know.

Found the guy--

Militär Wochenblatt 11 September 1915, Column 3866--

Vizewachtmeister from Landwehrbezirk Soest, commissioned 2 September 1915 as Leutnant der Landwehr II. Aufgebot in Kraftfahr Bataillon (hence the Gardestern), serving in the Kraftwagen Park der 2. Armee.

Don't find him on any of the award rolls we've got. Probably son of the 1885 fellow-- it's a really unusual name for a German officer. Survived the war. :beer:

[Poison Dwarf]

Just one of innumerable "fashion statement" options, as far (not very ) as I know.

Found the guy--

Militär Wochenblatt 11 September 1915, Column 3866--

Vizewachtmeister from Landwehrbezirk Soest, commissioned 2 September 1915 as Leutnant der Landwehr II. Aufgebot in Kraftfahr Bataillon (hence the Gardestern), serving in the Kraftwagen Park der 2. Armee.

Don't find him on any of the award rolls we've got. Probably son of the 1885 fellow-- it's a really unusual name for a German officer. Survived the war.

Thanks Rick and Bear for your efforts. Any indication in the source of what his first name was?