Prussian Model 1852 Cavalry Sword for 3SSR "3. Schweres Reiter Regiment"

[Mooyman]

Hi,

Somebody help me to discover some thing plus about this sword?





More photos and informations in:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...561#post728561

Thanks!!!

Best regards,

Ricardo.

[phild]

The sword is marked for the 18th Ulan rgt and the scabbard is marked for a heavy Cavalry Rgt. The scabbard is the correct type for the sword and may have been with it "for ever". You may find a two digit date on the back spine of the blade near the guard. It is a fairly nice item in my opinion. The heavy issue fighting cavalry swords are much harder to find than the lighter weight dress types for the same period and patterns.

[McCulloh]

A good many of these (unmarked) went to the USA and were used in the civil war.

[Mooyman]

Hi Phild and McCulloh,

Very interesting!!!

I know that some English and German soldiers had come to Brazil enlisted with Soldiers of Fortune to fight against Paraguay in the Triple Alliance War (1865-70).

I find that it´s the explanation of as came to stop here in Brazil...or some immigrant who came in great German immigrations for Brazil from 1824.

Regards,

Ricardo.

[ccmax]

Ricardo, very interesting sword, it amazes me to see how often collectors find 19th century and early 20th century German militaria in your area.
Regards,

Cesar.