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Title 4th Prussian Dragoon officer's sword, 1889 pattern
Nationality German
Period c 1914
Price £0.00
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This is the standard Prussian cavalry officer's sword of the Great War era. The black scabbards were introduced in 1907. The blade is regimentally engraved 'Drag. Rgt. von Bredow (1 Schles.) No.4' (the von Bredow dragoon regiment, 1st Silesian, 4th Prussian line). It is made by WKC, which is stamped on the forte.

The garrison town of this unit was Luben and it was part of the 9th Landwehr Division in 1917/18, when they were serving in France.

The scabbard has the bulk of its original paintwork still intact and the only real fault is some stress marking on the inner guard, where I suspect it has been distorted and an attempt made to beat it back into shape, which if done cold typically results in stress marks on a piece of this age. There is also a small stress crack on the inner side of the guard. There is some wear to the inner plating on the pommel and a slightly pickled look to the inner surface of the guard.

The blade is in excellent shape and has all its original blueing with a few small scratches under the lettering. The image on the reverse is that of a dragoon squadron charging in the field.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : German : 20th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Second buckle arrived. Very pleased with it. Thanks. I'll be keeping an eye on your website for more buckles.

D R, UK, 12.01.2011

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