| Accession Number | REL/07284 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Germany |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Imperial German Officer's Sword and Scabbard
Description
Imperial German Officer's sword and scabbard. The silver plated steel hilt has a D shape stirrup guard with a heraldic shield surmounted by a fire helmet on the langets. The back strap has a leaf pattern and the grips are black sharkskin bound with silver wire. A leather sword strap with three rows of silver wire and a silver and black ball knot is attached to the guard. The straight, nickel plated blade has a single fuller on each side to within 260 mm from the double edged spear point and the ricasso has the trade mark of a squirel over CE. The nickel plated scabbard has two loose hanger rings on bands at 210 mm and 70 mm from the throat.
History / Summary
Due to the existence of the fire helmet on the guard of the sword, it is believed that this sword is a Prussian Fire Official's sword.