Model 1889 sword Question

[Robert Simmons]

I believe this is a Model 1889 German sword. Marked ERFURT on one side and P.D. LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN on the other. Blade length is only 23.5 inches. I was hoping someone out there can tell me what branch this was for. Thanks

[Barry G]

I think what you have as opposed to a sword is a Prussian sidearm for either Standard Bearers or Land-Gendararmerie. More like a bayonet. In my experience fairly rare. Condition is not great but still hard to find. Should have a leather scabbard. Hope this helps. Someone may have better info.

[Tiger 1]

Robert....
Are there any markings on the spine of the blade near the hilt?
Tony

[Robert Simmons]

Model 1889 Sword

There are markings by the spine but they are difficult to make out.

[pzrwest]

Sure has a weird looking blade on the sword!!

[jaeger7-de]

Hello,

yes, it is either a standart-bearer or Gendarmerie sidearm.

"Seitengewehr für Fahnenträger"

It looks like the fittings are from steel and not brass ?
Than it is a pretty late version.

Are there any regimantal markings on the other side off the hilt ?

Regards

jaeger7-de

[Robert Simmons]

Model 1889 Sword

The fittings are actually brass. Inspector marks on front of guard. Thanks to all for information.

[phild]

I thought that I knew a bit about German edged weapons from this period, but I have never seen one of these before that at least I noticed. If I had walked by it in the sheath I may have just written it off as a child's sword without even looking.......lesson learned here!

Very nice post to get to see something so unusual. I love the quill back blade on the OD89 hilt.