German Colonial A Long Serving Colonial M1891/1913 Sword

[Swordguy]

This one doesn't have a "story"--it's just a remarkably nice Schutztruppen sword. The blade was made in 1890 and used for the new M1891 colonial pattern. The "Grosse" guard is spectacular. Everything else is proofed--indicating a senior NCO issue sword. Of particular note is the sword knot--first I've ever seen on ANY colonial sword. The grip cipher was altered to the Reichs crowned W in 1913. The 2-ring nickled scabbard had a ring removed and then it was de-nickled and blued. This one saw a lot of service!!!!

[Swordguy]

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[piekenier]

Really lovely sword in a very good condition considering its age.The senior NCO sword knot is 100% correct I believe,with the black leather strap having red stitching down the centre

[Guest Rick Research]

It's hard to make out with the patina, but I suspect the usual twisted colors like in the shoulder board insignia were probably in there when bright and shiny. The Siebentritt auction didn't have a ST Portepée, and I've never seen one on any colonial sword ever offered for sale back into the 1980s. Rather made up for a flat tire and Biblical downpour and thunder and lightning getting back onto The Island today. (Sometimes I travel TO a stop of the Traveling Museum.)