Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Bavarian Police Short Sword with Brass-Mounted Leather Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce Bavarian police short sword from the Pre-WWI era. The sword has a brass hilt with a fluted wooden grip and a double-edged 21½” blade.

The reverse ricasso is etched with the trademark "Knights-Helmet" (Ritter-helm) logo of legendary maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen. This company is a famous manufacturer of military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany - a city famous since the middle ages for its metal-working and craftsmanship in sword making. Per J. Anthony Carter's fine work GERMAN SWORD AND KNIFE MAKERS, the traditional manufacturing of swords at WKC dates back to the year 1774 when the Weyersberg first registered the ''Kings head'' as their trademark. Later in 1883 the company merged with the Kirschbaums and the company WKC was formed as it exists today.

The original brass-mounted leather scabbard is in great shape without much deterioration of the leather. The stitching is still well-retained.

A great example of a scarce Bavarian police short sword, ready to display.

Dimensions:
Blade length: 21 1/2”
Overall length: 26 1/2”
Crossguard: 4 1/2”
Scabbard length: 22 3/4”