Prussian Artillery Officer’s Sword with Regimental Inscription & Scabbard

This is a rare and desirable Prussian artillery officer’s saber featuring a pierced basket guard, regimental dedication, and full-length double-fullered blade with a bold presentation inscription. Carried by a named officer and likely privately commissioned, this piece reflects the dignified and individualized style of late Imperial Germany. The pierced guard features the Prussian eagle over crossed cannons, indicating artillery branch service, and the blade bears a regimental dedication inscribed in elegant script — a personal and historical touch rarely seen in surviving examples.

Origin & Type

This is a Prussian artillery officer’s saber (Artillerie-Offizier Säbel), produced during the late Kaiserreich period, circa 1890–1914. The pierced brass hilt and blade inscription suggest private purchase by an officer in a named artillery unit. These sabers were commonly worn with full dress uniform and used for ceremonial occasions.

Blade

• A full-length, straight blade with double fullers running nearly the full length of the blade.

• Blade inscription in cursive script, partially worn but legible:

  "2. Eisenbahn-Regiment / Hauptmann Schuppert"

  This dedication identifies the piece to a Captain Schuppert of the 2nd Eisenbahn-Regiment (Railway Regiment), a specialized technical unit of the Prussian Army responsible for military rail operations — a highly regarded branch within the Imperial German military structure.

• Etched panels flank the fuller and retain good detail; blade finish is bright with some age-related spotting and patina.

• Manufacturer logo is present near the ricasso: a stylized flaming grenade emblem within a crest. This mark is consistent with Clemen & Jung of Solingen, a prominent edged weapon producer.

Hilt

• Pierced guard with floral scrollwork and prominent Prussian eagle over crossed cannons — a textbook motif for artillery officers.

• Brass hilt fittings show aged patina but retain full structure and quality detail.

• Sharkskin-wrapped grip remains intact and is wire-wrapped in twisted brass; minor wear to sharkskin, but no structural cracks or breaks.

• Pommel is barrel-shaped with a stepped tang nut — standard for late 19th-century artillery officer sabers.

Scabbard

• Original steel scabbard with dual suspension rings.

• Scabbard retains solid structure, though it shows oxidation and surface pitting consistent with field wear or long storage.

• No major dents; fits blade snugly.

Condition

• Blade: Strong inscription, some age spots, otherwise bright and straight.

• Hilt: Excellent with aged patina; grip wrap complete and tight.

• Scabbard: Structurally sound, but with surface oxidation; could benefit from gentle preservation cleaning.

Historical Notes

• The 2. Eisenbahn-Regiment was one of the key technical regiments in the Prussian Army, operating rail lines and infrastructure during wartime.

• Officer-purchased sabers with regimental dedications and named inscriptions are increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors seeking personalized pieces tied to known units and men.