German LC saber

Calien · 19th February 2022, 06:59 PM

Good Evening everyone,

This is my latest arrival and as you can see it has a very nice blade, unfortunately the hilt is missing but everything else is present so it will be restored to ebony in the near future. My question however concerns the markings, so on the blade it reads "mit Gott für freiheit und vaterland" translates to "With god for freedom and fatherland" very common on German sabers, the other side is much more interesting for she bears a name "Christ Isaac Lynem" or Lynim. I originally thought it was the name of a furbisher or something but now that the sword has arrived there is a mark on the spine EH the H looks a bit weird so it could be something else. Also the star of David and two candles can be found near the ricasso (not to be confused with a French Lily). Anyone know the initials of this maker?

Battara · 22nd February 2022, 02:14 AM

First of all, I love the work on the blade and how well preserved it is. This is well worth the restoration IMHO.

Second, I don't see the word "freiheit" in the inscription, so I would translate it as "With God for the Fatherland".

EH - no idea.

19th February 2022, 06:59 PM	#1
Calien Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 34	German LC saber Good Evening everyone, This is my latest arrival and as you can see it has a very nice blade, unfortunately the hilt is missing but everything else is present so it will be restored to ebony in the near future. My question however concerns the markings, so on the blade it reads "mit Gott für freiheit und vaterland" translates to "With god for freedom and fatherland" very common on German sabers, the other side is much more interesting for she bears a name "Christ Isaac Lynem" or Lynim. I originally thought it was the name of a furbisher or something but now that the sword has arrived there is a mark on the spine EH the H looks a bit weird so it could be something else. Also the star of David and two candles can be found near the ricasso (not to be confused with a French Lily). Anyone know the initials of this maker? Attached Images

22nd February 2022, 02:14 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	First of all, I love the work on the blade and how well preserved it is. This is well worth the restoration IMHO. Second, I don't see the word "freiheit" in the inscription, so I would translate it as "With God for the Fatherland". EH - no idea.