Unidentified prussian fusilier falchion

[daveh]

Hi, Can anyone identify this Falchion please? The markings on the cross guard are

12. A. F.B.2

It's 24 1/4" from tip to tip

blade is 18 5/8"

Best regards

[Guest Rick Research]

This would probably be better in the German section, if a Moderational Being could please move it.

[Swordguy]

Check the reverse side of the blade for a makers mark. Check the top of the blade for any kind of proof or date mark.

The regimental marks are those you mentioned on the hilt. I believe they stand for: Bespannungs-Abteilung der Fuss-Artillerie-Brigade. ie: Teamster Detachment of a Foot Artillery Brigade. The sword was probably a WWI re-issue, where the Army would not

want to waste the issue of a new weapon to a third line unit. There is another posibility with the same mark, but it would have been a front line unit with first class weapons. Hope this helps.

[daveh]

thanks for the info. There are no other markings on it unfortunately. Maybe over cleaned by someone?

[Mark McM]

try posting it on Sword Forum: www.swordforum.com