Original Imperial German Model 1870 / 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer Sword with Scabbard by Carl Kaiser & Co.

Original Item: Only One Available. Quite possibly one of the finest examples of an Imperial German Officer’s Sword we have ever had the pleasure of offering! This is a wonderful example of an Imperial German Model 1889 Infantry Officer sword and scabbard.

The hilt is a gilded brass “D” shape guard with the Imperial German eagle of Kaiser Wilhelm II cypher emblazoned on the grip. The Imperial Eagle portion of the guard folds in or out, depending if needed or not. The hilt overall is stunning with a gold wash on the hilt and cypher. The grip is wrapped in brass wire, bound over sharkskin, which is very well-retained. The grip and brass wire wrap are in great, tight condition. In addition, the original leather forefinger loop on the inside of the guard is missing. A brown leather washer is fitted to the blade where it meets the guard.

The nickel-plated straight blade is in good condition and has a double fuller on each side. The blade is 29” inches from the spear point to the hilt. The blade has moderate scratches from years in storage with some wear to the plating. The ricasso is marked with the maker’s logo of Carl Kaiser & Co. of Solingen. 

The black painted scabbard has a single hanging ring. Surprisingly, the scabbard retains most of its original black painted finish, but there are dents in the scabbard as shown.

An excellent condition sword. Ready for display!

Dimensions:
Blade length: 29”
Blade Style: Single Edge with Double Fullers
Overall length: 34 1/4”
Handguard: 4 1/2”W x 4 1/2”L
Scabbard length: 29 3/8”