Hello,
I believe what I got here is an Austro-Hungarian Cavalry Saber Model 1850 for enlisted men and NCOs.
I mainly used the book "With Drawn Sword: The Austro-Hungarian Edged Weapons from 1848 to 1918" as a reference.
Measurements seem to be matching the description and the hand guard has the seven non-symmetrical holes as described in the book.
There are several markings on the sword:
- GF/C. JURMANN on the ricasso
- JURMANN/1851??? on the scabbard
- F.S. JUNG/1855 on the handguard
I was very surprised to see two different makers marks.
I found out that after 1854 an upgrade was made to the blade and a metal insert was placed at the ricasso to add stability to the blade thrust and prevent the hilt from loosening. It seems like this is the case with my example.
Is this the reason for the second mark from F.S. JUNG/1855? Does anyone know details about this upgrade?
Comments are very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I believe what I got here is an Austro-Hungarian Cavalry Saber Model 1850 for enlisted men and NCOs.
I mainly used the book "With Drawn Sword: The Austro-Hungarian Edged Weapons from 1848 to 1918" as a reference.
Measurements seem to be matching the description and the hand guard has the seven non-symmetrical holes as described in the book.
There are several markings on the sword:
- GF/C. JURMANN on the ricasso
- JURMANN/1851??? on the scabbard
- F.S. JUNG/1855 on the handguard
I was very surprised to see two different makers marks.
I found out that after 1854 an upgrade was made to the blade and a metal insert was placed at the ricasso to add stability to the blade thrust and prevent the hilt from loosening. It seems like this is the case with my example.
Is this the reason for the second mark from F.S. JUNG/1855? Does anyone know details about this upgrade?
Comments are very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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