A WW 1 Era Saber

Ed · 24th January 2025, 03:56 PM

Just picked this up inasmuch as it relates to my WW 1 era German pistols.

It has an inscription that is very hard to read, it is thought that it refers to:

(Landwehr) Bezirkskommando 42, Frankfurt a.M., 1. Bezirk.

District command for the Landwehr.

It is not uncommon. Here is a description I stole from an auction site for an identical one.

The blade comes with the maker's mark by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Also, the "Erfurt" marked on the other side. The back of the blade shows the Prussian acceptance mark "W 93. Stains and notches on the cutting.
A real ray-skin finished grip with intact wire wrapping as well as the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II on the front. Brass hilt fittings. There are three other acceptance marks on the hilt. The knuckle guard bears the Prussian eagle.

Length: 100 cm.

No scabbard. Cost $300

Pertinax · 24th January 2025, 05:33 PM

Prussian infantry officer's sword М 1889 (IOD neues Muster Infanterie Offiziersdegen alter Art)

kino · 25th January 2025, 02:17 AM

I have a similar knuckle / hand guard on one of my swords.
Totally different blade.

Pertinax · 25th January 2025, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kino

I have a similar knuckle / hand guard on one of my swords.
Totally different blade.

Hi kino!

IMHO this is not an original sword, it is assembled from different parts in Southeast Asia.

Best regards,
Yuri.

Radboud · 25th January 2025, 03:07 PM

Nice IOD89 Ed, they’re a pretty solid sword IMO. More interesting than what follows into the WWII era.

I’m not sure if you know, most of these can be disassembled by unscrewing the pommel.

Here’s one I got my brother for his birthday:

Pertinax · 25th January 2025, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radboud

Nice IOD89 Ed, they’re a pretty solid sword IMO. More interesting than what follows into the WWII era.

I’m not sure if you know, most of these can be disassembled by unscrewing the pommel.

Here’s one I got my brother for his birthday:

You are absolutely right Radboud!

Pertinax · 25th January 2025, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Just picked this up inasmuch as it relates to my WW 1 era German pistols.

It has an inscription that is very hard to read, it is thought that it refers to:

(Landwehr) Bezirkskommando 42, Frankfurt a.M., 1. Bezirk.

District command for the Landwehr.

It is not uncommon. Here is a description I stole from an auction site for an identical one.

The blade comes with the maker's mark by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Also, the "Erfurt" marked on the other side. The back of the blade shows the Prussian acceptance mark "W 93. Stains and notches on the cutting.
A real ray-skin finished grip with intact wire wrapping as well as the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II on the front. Brass hilt fittings. There are three other acceptance marks on the hilt. The knuckle guard bears the Prussian eagle.

Length: 100 cm.

No scabbard. Cost $300

Hi Ed!

Erfurt armory marking, 100% genuine IOD89 sword.
Here is my copy.

Best regards,
Yuri.

24th January 2025, 03:56 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 256	A WW 1 Era Saber Just picked this up inasmuch as it relates to my WW 1 era German pistols. It has an inscription that is very hard to read, it is thought that it refers to: (Landwehr) Bezirkskommando 42, Frankfurt a.M., 1. Bezirk. District command for the Landwehr. It is not uncommon. Here is a description I stole from an auction site for an identical one. The blade comes with the maker's mark by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Also, the "Erfurt" marked on the other side. The back of the blade shows the Prussian acceptance mark "W 93. Stains and notches on the cutting. A real ray-skin finished grip with intact wire wrapping as well as the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II on the front. Brass hilt fittings. There are three other acceptance marks on the hilt. The knuckle guard bears the Prussian eagle. Length: 100 cm. No scabbard. Cost $300 Attached Images

25th January 2025, 02:17 AM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,016	I have a similar knuckle / hand guard on one of my swords. Totally different blade. Attached Images

25th January 2025, 03:07 PM	#5
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 269	Nice IOD89 Ed, they’re a pretty solid sword IMO. More interesting than what follows into the WWII era. I’m not sure if you know, most of these can be disassembled by unscrewing the pommel. Here’s one I got my brother for his birthday: Attached Images

24th January 2025, 05:33 PM	#2
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 197	Prussian infantry officer's sword М 1889 (IOD neues Muster Infanterie Offiziersdegen alter Art)