Hussar from where?

kronckew · 6th September 2018, 05:47 PM

Just acquired this sword & will be picking it up tomorrow or Sat. morning. Seller thinks it's early 19c Prussian cavalry officer's sabre. Looks hussar-like or 1788-ish to me, the broadening to the pommel guard and knuckle bow is wider than the similar Prusso-German ones I've seen, and the upper quillion has an opening that reminds me of later Austro-Hungarian ones.

Can't quite make out the initials in the square stamp which appears to be on the pitted guard strap.

No scabbard, 83cm blade. Hope I will find a few more markings when I pick it up and clean it a bit. Grip wiring looks intact. The guard looks a bit pitted, not sure if it's black patina or lacquer.

ANy comments, help appreciated. Thanks.

6th September 2018, 05:47 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	Hussar from where? Just acquired this sword & will be picking it up tomorrow or Sat. morning. Seller thinks it's early 19c Prussian cavalry officer's sabre. Looks hussar-like or 1788-ish to me, the broadening to the pommel guard and knuckle bow is wider than the similar Prusso-German ones I've seen, and the upper quillion has an opening that reminds me of later Austro-Hungarian ones. Can't quite make out the initials in the square stamp which appears to be on the pitted guard strap. No scabbard, 83cm blade. Hope I will find a few more markings when I pick it up and clean it a bit. Grip wiring looks intact. The guard looks a bit pitted, not sure if it's black patina or lacquer. ANy comments, help appreciated. Thanks. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 6th September 2018 at 08:38 PM.