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Saxon Infanterie-Offiziersdegen M.1867


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A fine post WW1 example of a Saxon infantry officer sidearm M.1867/21. This pattern of weapon closely resembles the French officers sword M.1845.

This example is post-ww1. The blade is nickel-plated. Pre-1918 examples always had a polished steel blade of superb quality, at the root of the blade on both sides was a finely engraved crowned FAR monogram for Friedrich August III of Saxony. Also the handguard had a crown above the Saxon emblem, in this case, decorative foliage, which has only the outward resemblance of a crown.

After WW1 all symbols of the monarchy, Crown and cyphers were no longer permitted, as the new state was a republic. These weapons were permitted up till 1934, after which new designs for the Wehrmacht were introduced.

The grip is of fine rayskin (Rochenhaut) with finely gilded copper wire binding. The hilt parts are of zinc (wartime shortages were still prevalent for many years to come, the allied blockade till 1923) with a good gold plating, the knuckleguard is hinged. The scabbard has most of original blackened finish.

First illustration, blade engraving on an example before 1919, with crowned FAR monogram (monarchy period). Note also the crown above the arms on the handguard.

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Original Sachsen Infanterie Offiziersdegen 1.Weltkrieg - Auction -  Militaria321.com

The original version before November 1918 (example)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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