Original Imperial German Model 1870 / 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer Sword with Scabbard by E. & F. Hörster with Sharkskin Grip - 1906 Dated
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful-condition example of an Imperial German Model 1889 Infantry Officer sword and scabbard with a sharkskin grip.
The hilt is a gilded brass “D” shape guard with the Imperial German eagle of Kaiser Wilhelm II cypher emblazoned on the grip. The Imperial Eagle portion of the guard folds in or out, depending if needed or not. The hilt overall is stunning with a gold wash on the hilt and cypher. The grip is wrapped in brass wire, bound over black celluloid. The grip and brass wire wrap are in great, tight condition. In addition, the original leather forefinger loop on the inside of the guard is missing. A brown leather washer is fitted to the blade where it meets the guard.
This example is marked on the ricasso:
E. & F. Hörster
Solingen
Hörster's beginnings trace back to 1850 when the firm began trading as "Friedrich Hörster" and later "F Hörster & Co." In 1870, on behalf of Friedrich Emil and Fritz Hörster, the Blank Waffenfabrik company changed its name to "E. & F. Hörster." It registered with the Solingen authorities on May 10, 1872. The busineß primarily focused on manufacturing: swords, sabers, bayonets and fencing foils. From the 1800s to the end of World War I, many swords/sabers and bayonets were manufactured.
The nickel-plated straight blade is in excellent condition and has a double fuller on each side. The blade is 31 ¾” inches from the spear point to the hilt. The blade is devoid of any serious damage, only very minor superfluous scratches from years in storage. The spine is marked with a small Crown over W over 06 for Kaiser Wilhelm II 1906, the year it was accepted into service. The sharkskin grip is in fantastic condition with the double-wire wrap still tight on the hilt. The hilt has developed an overall gorgeous patina.
The black painted scabbard has a single hanging ring. Surprisingly, the scabbard retains most of its original black painted finish.
An excellent condition sword Ready for display!
Dimensions:
Blade length: 31¾”
Blade Style: Single Edge with Double Fullers
Overall length: 37¾”
Handguard: 4 1/2”W x 4 1/2”L
Scabbard length: 32¾”
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