German M1890 Army Dove Head Sword

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German Army model 1890 Sword known as a “Dove Head” sword or Heer Mannschaftsabel. This pattern sword was in service until 1945. Later models, those manufactured from the 1930’s onwards tended to be more ornate and included Nazi symbols.

The 750mm slightly curved blade has a long single fuller and flat spine terminating in a spear point with upper false edge. The blade is in good condition with only a few small areas of tarnish and loss to the plating. The ricasso bears the WKC and knights’ head logo of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie., of Solingen.

The plain brass stirrup guard is in excellent condition and is complete with its leather finger loop. The Bakelite grip retains its original twisted wire wrap. The use of Bakelite for the grip helps date the sword to the first quarter of the 20th Century, between 1909 and the 1930’s.

The blade is firm in the hilt. The lack of embellishment to the blade and hilt suggest that this was a sword for a NCO.

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