$150.00
This is a miniature Prussian M-1889 IOD sword in fine condition. These were very popular during the period as letter openers. It again can be used for that purpose more than one-hundred-years after this particular miniature sword was produced. The sword is 8 ½” in overall length from the tip of the blade to the hilt. On the guard, we see a highly-detailed Hohenzollern Eagle. Its overall condition is very pleasing.
This is a miniature Prussian M-1889 IOD sword in fine condition. These were very popular during the period as letter openers. It again can be used for that purpose more than one-hundred-years after this particular miniature sword was produced. The sword is 8 ½” in overall length from the tip of the blade to the hilt. On the guard, we see a highly-detailed Hohenzollern Eagle. Its overall condition is very pleasing.
This is a miniature Prussian M-1889 IOD sword in fine condition. These were very popular during the period as letter openers. It again can be used for that purpose more than one-hundred-years after this particular miniature sword was produced. The sword is 8 ½” in overall length from the tip of the blade to the hilt. On the guard, we see a highly-detailed Hohenzollern Eagle. Its overall condition is very pleasing.
$250.00
This is an NCO’s unissued portépée from Bataillon Nr 1, Kompagnie Nr 3 within an Infanterie, Fuß-Artillerie, or Eisenbahn Regiment, a Pionier-Bataillon, or a Luftschiffer-Abteilung. These portépées were worn on NCO’s bayonets as a sign of their rank. The white strap is doubled over and held in place by white thread. White tassels hang down from the portépée’s yellow-capped acorn, which has a white and yellow handle extending all the way to the strap. It certainly would complete a bayonet display for any of the previously-mentioned units.
This is an NCO’s unissued portépée from Bataillon Nr 1, Kompagnie Nr 3 within an Infanterie, Fuß-Artillerie, or Eisenbahn Regiment, a Pionier-Bataillon, or a Luftschiffer-Abteilung. These portépées were worn on NCO’s bayonets as a sign of their rank. The white strap is doubled over and held in place by white thread. White tassels hang down from the portépée’s yellow-capped acorn, which has a white and yellow handle extending all the way to the strap. It certainly would complete a bayonet display for any of the previously-mentioned units.
$495.00
This is a consignment item. It is an officer’s “P” Guard sword with its scabbard, in fine condition. It represents Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz-Regent Luitpold (Magdeburgisches) Nr 4. The regiment was founded in 1816, shortly after the Napoleonic Wars ended. It was garrisoned at Sprottau and assigned to the V. Armeekorps. The sword’s grip is manufactured of Bakelite® and is triple-wire-wrapped. Its blade is quite handsome and is engraved on both sides. Each side has a decorated blue panel that contrasts dramatically against the blade’s silvery surface. (An etched floral design also appears on each side, interspersed with military symbols). On one side we see an artillery caisson with an attached cannon. A spirited team of six horses pulls the caisson and cannon. Seated on the cannon are two soldiers facing rearward. Another two soldiers are seated forward on the caisson. A further three soldiers are astride the horse team (one rider for each yoked pair of horses). The other blue panel features “Feld.-Artill. Regt. Prinz Luitpold v. Bayern (Magdeb.) Nr 4.” The blade has no evidence of its manufacturer. A partial red felt buffer is in place.
The scabbard is of the single-ring design. It is painted black, with the paint about 95% complete. The final detail is a Prussian officer’s portépée, which has been tied to the handle.
This is a consignment item. It is an officer’s “P” Guard sword with its scabbard, in fine condition. It represents Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz-Regent Luitpold (Magdeburgisches) Nr 4. The regiment was founded in 1816, shortly after the Napoleonic Wars ended. It was garrisoned at Sprottau and assigned to the V. Armeekorps. The sword’s grip is manufactured of Bakelite® and is triple-wire-wrapped. Its blade is quite handsome and is engraved on both sides. Each side has a decorated blue panel that contrasts dramatically against the blade’s silvery surface. (An etched floral design also appears on each side, interspersed with military symbols). On one side we see an artillery caisson with an attached cannon. A spirited team of six horses pulls the caisson and cannon. Seated on the cannon are two soldiers facing rearward. Another two soldiers are seated forward on the caisson. A further three soldiers are astride the horse team (one rider for each yoked pair of horses). The other blue panel features “Feld.-Artill. Regt. Prinz Luitpold v. Bayern (Magdeb.) Nr 4.” The blade has no evidence of its manufacturer. A partial red felt buffer is in place.
The scabbard is of the single-ring design. It is painted black, with the paint about 95% complete. The final detail is a Prussian officer’s portépée, which has been tied to the handle.
$195.00
This is a catalog from the August Lüneberg firm, which had offices in Kiel and Flensburg during the Imperial German Period. They sold naval officers’ daggers, portépées, etc. The catalog measures 9 1/4″ x 12 1/4″ and has a total of ten pages. The firm’s specialty was officers’ daggers. Several pages showcase their various models. The blades exhibit various levels of engraving. Even Damascus blades are listed. I see full daggers ranging from 30 to 70 Marks for a dagger with a Damascus blade. Farther along are such things as officers’ belts, belts with hangers, and portépées. [My mouth really watered when I saw a Konteradmiral’s epaulettes for 70.50 marks! His daily-use uniform’s shoulder boards cost 13.75 marks]. Lüneberg’s also sold miniatures of decorations that could be attached to tie chains. The back page’s reverse features pistols from such firms as Browning, Mauser, etc.
Although complete, the catalog is NOT in perfect condition. Some foxing affects its pages. It also has a cut where a portion of the paper is missing on several pages.
This is a catalog from the August Lüneberg firm, which had offices in Kiel and Flensburg during the Imperial German Period. They sold naval officers’ daggers, portépées, etc. The catalog measures 9 1/4″ x 12 1/4″ and has a total of ten pages. The firm’s specialty was officers’ daggers. Several pages showcase their various models. The blades exhibit various levels of engraving. Even Damascus blades are listed. I see full daggers ranging from 30 to 70 Marks for a dagger with a Damascus blade. Farther along are such things as officers’ belts, belts with hangers, and portépées. [My mouth really watered when I saw a Konteradmiral’s epaulettes for 70.50 marks! His daily-use uniform’s shoulder boards cost 13.75 marks]. Lüneberg’s also sold miniatures of decorations that could be attached to tie chains. The back page’s reverse features pistols from such firms as Browning, Mauser, etc.
Although complete, the catalog is NOT in perfect condition. Some foxing affects its pages. It also has a cut where a portion of the paper is missing on several pages.