Imperial Wurttemberg Army Officers Model 1889 Infantry Officers Sword

Maker marked on the Picasso by Carl Eickhorn.

(Württemberg Infanterie-Offiziers-Schwert). A well-preserved example with a nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and dual narrow fullers running the majority of the length of each side. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with an early logo of the firm of Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. The obverse of the hilt features a clamshell-style brass folding guard bearing a Württemberg coat of arms set on a functional swivel hinge. The pommel which bears the monogram of King Karl. The handle grip is composed of a single piece of ribbed black celluloid surrounding a wooden core, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and rolled bronze wire cord, some of this is loose.It is accompanied by its original blued Steele scabbard. It remains in an overall very fine condition.


Please note Swords will be shipped via private courier at a flat rate across Australia at $120, this will be added after purchase.

Current State Licence or Exemption is required for this purchase.

Code: 4911