Knife for ID

[Bob A]

This was posted on a site I frequent. I thought I'd present it for comment and ID.

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[fernando]

Say Bob, isn't that some 'ingenious' handle setup, starting by the reshaped guard, mounted on a (rather) shortened sword blade?
You may be sure the members will recognize that Royal monogram !

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[Helleri]

Originally Posted by fernando

Say Bob, isn't that some 'ingenious' handle setup, starting by the reshaped guard, mounted on a (rather) shortened sword blade?
You may be sure the members will recognize that Royal monogram !

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I'm really not a fan of stacked leather handles.They come loose far too easily. The leather tends to shrink over time and even get brittle. If you get a used old one like this often it's necessary to replace the full stack. Very high maintenance handles.

[Bob A]

I trust someone will recognise the monogram and inscription. It's all well outside my area of expertise. Best I can come up with personally is European, shortened sword blade.

For what it may be worth, stacked leather handles on the US military knives I've owned have not been problematic, but they're less than 80 years old.

[sabertasche]

HI Guys, it appears to be the blade of a Saxon, Infantry Officer's sword, WW1 era.

Greg

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Bob A

I trust someone will recognise the monogram and inscription ...

The insription is (well) known; a quality grade mark. Use the Search button for "Eisenhauer".

[corrado26]

This has been a Saxon infantry sword M 1867 and the monogramm stands for King Albert of Saxony (Albertus Rex). He died in 1902.
corrado26

[fernando]

Great, corrado or ... should i say: Great corrado .

[corrado26]

This has been in its better days a Saxon infantry sword M 1867. The monogramm "AR" stands for Albert, King of Saxony, +1902. The Eisenhauer"-mark is a sign of quality and durability of the blade - ironcutter should be the exact translation.
corrado26

[Bob A]

Thanks, all.