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Lot 391: Presentation Etched German Sword

German "Grosse Degen" Pattern Damascus Presentation Sword with Christmas 1909 Presentation Etching

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 22, 2020

Lot 391: Presentation Etched German Sword

German "Grosse Degen" Pattern Damascus Presentation Sword with Christmas 1909 Presentation Etching

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 22, 2020

Estimated Price: $200 - $400
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German "Grosse Degen" Pattern Damascus Presentation Sword with Christmas 1909 Presentation Etching

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37 1/2" OAL, 31 1/2" quillback blade with Damascus etching patter, gold wash on the lower two thirds, and a faint trade mark (possibly a Weyersberg knights head) on the right ricasso. The right side shows the etching "Die Reserve und Landwehroffizierverinigung Mannheim/ihrem langjaehrigen, verdienten Ausschussmitgliede Oberleutnant der Reserve Hieronymi Weihnachten 1909", denoting a presentation from a Reserve and Militia officer's association to a Lieutenant Colonel Hieronymi, a long standing member of the organization, for Christmas of 1909. Hieronymi has not been positively identified. With a wire wrapped grip and eagle head alloy pommel. Fair overall, wih some edge chipping, sharpening, and hilt damage.

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