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Lot 1513: Alexander Coppel World War I-Era German Railway Officer's Saber

Alexander Coppel World War I-Era German Railway Officer's Saber with Matching Regiment Marked Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 1513: Alexander Coppel World War I-Era German Railway Officer's Saber

Alexander Coppel World War I-Era German Railway Officer's Saber with Matching Regiment Marked Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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Alexander Coppel World War I-Era German Railway Officer's Saber with Matching Regiment Marked Sheath

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 188
Class: Other
Description:

Measuring 35 inches in overall length, with a 29 3/4 inch curved, single fuller blade bearing Coppel's Solingen address on the left ricasso and "crown/15/crown" on the flat spine. The stirrup guard bears a number of "crown/gothic letter" proofs, and the regimental marking "58.E.A.1.88." (58th Railway Workers Regiment, 1st Company, weapon 188) on the left side. With a ribbed brown hard rubber grip, and a steel sheath with matching Regiment mark.

Rating Definition:

Good, with some minor handling marks and spotting on the blade. The hilt shows some minor pitting, and minor handling marks on the grip. A mixed brown patina has formed on the sheath, with some light dents and handling marks.



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