The German Imperial Army Sword (Infanterie-Degen M1889) was introduced into service as the standard sword for all Infantry officers in 1889. The various German states inset their own coat of arms into the half basket guard, in this case the crowned Prussian Eagle.
The 778mm single edged blade has a flat spine and tapers to a spear point. The straight, thrusting blade has twin narrow fullers. The fighting weight blade is 26mm wide at the ricasso and retains a sharp edge. The blade is bright and in good condition with mild speckled tarnish and a few edge nicks.
The gilt brass half basket hilt has a canted pommel and fixed guard. The guard retains part of its original finger loop. The wooden grip is wrapped with grey shagreen and three strands of twisted wire. The grip bears the Royal Cipher of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The grip is in excellent condition.
This is a good example of a Model 1889 Imperial German army fighting degen.
