The KD 1889 (Kavalerie Degen 1889) was carried by all light cavalry troopers of the Imperial German Army until after the Great War. This Prussian model is marked to a Hussars regiment.
The 808mm single-edged blade has a slightly rounded spine that is etched for almost half of its length with a foliate pattern. The blade has a single, three-quarter length fuller immediately below the spine and terminates in a spear point.
The blade is beautifully etched with roses and a trophy of arms, followed by a panel containing the regimental designation “Husaren-Regiment Landgraf Friedrich II von Hessen-Homburg (2. Kurchessisches) Sr. 14.”
This translates as the 2nd company of the 14th regiment of Count Friedrich II of Hessen-Homburg Hussars.
The obverse is etched with intertwined roses, a scene of a cavalry charge and the Prussian coat of arms and royal cypher of Friedrich II. The blade is in good condition with some small spots of tarnish and is unsharpened.
The nickel-plated guard has a folding section incorporating the Prussian eagle. The guard is in good condition and the folding section is crisp and tight. The contoured composite grip is in good condition and the blade is firm in the hilt. The rear of the quillon is stamped with 14 H 5 over 102.
The sword is complete with its original plated steel scabbard with a fixed suspension ring and bar. The scabbard is in good condition with one small ding and a speckled patina. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a good example of a Great War period German (Prussian) cavalry sword model 1889.
£395.00
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