Description
Also known as the Transitional Chevaulegar sword, because it combined the M1826 guard with the M1889 pommel. It features a 3 branch nickel-silver plated cavalry style guard with a forward-curved capstan pommel with integral backstrap; the grip covered with shagreen and wrapped with two sizes of twisted silver alloy wire. Single-edged, bright straight 32 1/2” blade, with twin fullers, and double acid etched on both sides with the Bavarian motto “In Treue fest” (German for “steadfast in loyalty, firm in fidelity”) surrounded by floral motif. W.K&C. maker’s mark with king’s head and knight’s head stamps on the ricasso. Weyersberg, Kirschbaum and Company, 1883-1999, and descended from the ancient Weyersberg Family that began making blades in the 15th Century. Black painted steel scabbard with single carry ring. Guard with plating losses, primarily to the edges; scabbard repainted. Grip and blade near excellent. Overall length 41”, not including scabbard.
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