Imperial family crest- coat of arms ID?

[Steve Flanagan]

This coat of arms is on an Imperial German sword anyone have any idea which family it is?

[regular122]

The only thing that comes to mind would be soemthing connected to Saxony. They used the horizontal stripes in almost all of their crests. But it does not fit any of the duchies or city states that I can determine. Another possibility might be Bremen. Steve

[georgecl]

Hi,

In heraldry,

Set of wings denotes, swiftness and protection
helmet facing forward. usually denotes Royalty? but no crown?

left of shield lines are for, Land.
right Greyhound denotes Courage, vigilance,and loyalty.

Try to look up the royal families of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
Thuringia State.

Hope this helps.

George

[Steve Flanagan]

Crest

Yes thanks, the monogram on the hilt comes back to Grand Duchy Saxe Weimar Eisenbach,,,,was hoping this crest might lead to specific owner. its an awesome sword with damascus blade.

[Frogprince]

A more detailed response to a thread posted in multiple locations. FP

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=186261