Original Imperial German WWI Era Kingdom of Saxony Dress Sword with Scabbard by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German WWI era dress sword from the Kingdom of Saxony, which was one of the member states of the German empire. Offered in good condition, it features a shape-fold-away guard with the Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Saxony on it. The grip is brass wire bound over polished celluloid, most likely with wood underneath. The grip is in very good condition, and the hilt is tight to the tang. This model of sword is somewhat similar to the Prussian Model of 1889, but the blade is definitely different. The hilt looks to be made entirely of brass alloy.
The nickel plated double edged straight blade is in good condition and has a triple fuller on each side and is 29 3/8 inches from the spear point to the hilt. The nickel plate is retained very well, with only some light wear from the scabbard, and minor oxidation though it appears that it could clean up nicely. The sword ricasso is etched with a CROWN over an interlocking FA monogram, which is one of the three known types used by Saxon King Frederick Augustus III. He reigned from 1904 until the end of the Monarchy following WWI in 1918. Overall length of the sword is 34 7/8 inches, and the leather blade buffer is missing.
The other side of the ricasso is stamped with the Carl Eickhorn "Two Squirrel" trademark over C.E., for manufacture by the legendary firm of Carl Eickhorn, located in Solingen, the "City of Blades" in Western Germany. Per J. Anthony Carter's book GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS, this specific version of the mark was used on swords, "walking out" bayonets, and other similar items after 1906. This is exactly the mark that should be on a WWI Blade.
This company was founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn, and is arguably the most famous of all Solingen makers. Not only could the family trace their history back 500 years, but they could also demonstrate involvement in the hardening and grinding industries for the same period. Truly the nobility of Solingen Edged weapon dynasties. Eickhorn edged weapons are the most desirable of all makers.
The steel scabbard has a single hanging ring, as the second fitting was for a hook on the hanger. It has the standard black enamel finish, which has worn off in some areas, and the underlying steel has oxidized. The scabbard has some moderate denting but nothing that hinders sheathing.
Overall condition is very good. Ready to display!
Dimensions:
Blade length: 29 3/8”
Overall length: 34 7/8”
Scabbard length: 30 1/2”
Handguard: 4 ½”x 5”
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