Original Swiss Pre-WWI Heavy Cavalry Saber by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co with Scabbard
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a very scarce model of sword, the Swiss Cavalry Troops’ Sabre. This model of sword has a seven-hole handguard and finger rest on the spine of the hilt.
The sword is marked on the ricasso with a cross in a circle denoting Swiss issue over:
WEYERSBERG
KIRSCHBAUM & CO
SOLINGEN
This company is a famous manufacturer of military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany - a city famous since the middle ages for its metal-working and craftsmanship in sword making. Per J. Anthony Carter's fine work GERMAN SWORD AND KNIFE MAKERS, the traditional manufacturing of swords at WKC dates back to the year 1774 when the Weyersberg first registered the ''Kings head'' as their trademark. Later in 1883 the company merged with the Kirschbaums and the company WKC was formed as it exists today. It was heavily involved with exporting edged weapons to South American countries in the late 19th and early 20th century. The other side of the sword is marked with 8902 / 86.
The blade is very nice, with good age and patina overall. The leather blade buffer is retained, rare to see. The exposed metal areas, original bright steel, now have a dark patina, with areas of surface rust as well as dirt. The wooden handle has cracked through, and some leather pieces are missing. The blade, protected by the scabbard, still retains much of the original bright finish, with small areas of staining. The scabbard, aside from the patination, is in a heavily worn condition with heavy oxidation, denting, and some small holes in the metal.
A very interesting example of 19th Century Swiss Heavy Cavalry Saber, with some great research potential. Ready to restore or display as is!
Specifications:
Blade length: 34 1/4”
Blade Style: Single Edged Saber w/ Fuller
Overall length: 40 3/4”
Scabbard length: 36”
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