Strange Sword

[Craig Gottlieb]

I know this predates imperial swords, but I didn't have another forum to put it in. Can anybody tell me about this piece? Thanks.

[Craig Gottlieb]

Last pictures.

[Tiger 1]

Craig,

The style is older but the sword itself maybe later than Imperial era. I can't clearly make out the tm but it looks to be the singular WKC knight's head used post 1916.

One thing to test or have verified is the clear stone. Is it a European cut diamond or is it paste? The size suggests a paste stone and it being set in a base metal presumably brass is not in keeping with a genuine diamond. Diamonds are traditionally set in gold or platinum bezels or prong settings.

The sword looks of good quality construction. It could be a fraternal organization sword, perhaps an export model or more realistically a theatrical piece.

There is a very good reprint of the early 20th century WKC catalog. The answer may lie there.

Just some thoughts,

Tony

[Chris Boonzaier]

Craig,
I can't clearly make out the tm but it looks to be the singular WKC knight's head used post 1916.

I love the way the guys who know anything about daggers can use these marks to date blades. Took me ages to figure out how to identify a WW1 era Eichhorn private purchase bayonet.

there must be a list of these somewhere?

[Tiger 1]

I love the way the guys who know anything about daggers can use these marks to date blades. Took me ages to figure out how to identify a WW1 era Eichhorn private purchase bayonet.

there must be a list of these somewhere?

Chris,

No one list unfortunately. Anthony Carter managed to get an initial volume of several published before his death. The work remains incomplete to the detriment of collectors.

Tony

[leibregiment]

The style is very much like German Processional Sword, nominally two handed but I have seen smaller, these were traditionally to give the mayor to represent the power to dispense justice, the key is in the coat of arms..

[Gerdan]

The coat of arms could be related with the nobles of Nassau.

The two wheel are from the Mainz archbishops and the bars are from nobles of Isenburg

I found a pic you should compare. Adolf II von nassau (1461 - 1475):

scroll down a bit:

http://www.dr-bernhard-peter.de/Heraldik/bi-mainz-1.htm


Gerdan