German Sword?

Martin Lubojacky · 31st December 2012, 03:01 PM

Hi Spunjer,
This is not a fake. As I wrote, basket M1904, blade M1869 style. Austrians used to make laminated blades (maybe special orders) even in the case of infantry models, not only cavalry. They also used to put old blade and newer hilt together. This could be, I would say, private weapon or a weapon made on private request by an cav. officer. Since no expert is comming, I would suggest, If you don´t mind, to send the pictures to Army museum in Prague. They are good experts in Austrian edged weapons, there.
Martin

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31st December 2012, 03:01 PM	#14
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	Hi Spunjer, This is not a fake. As I wrote, basket M1904, blade M1869 style. Austrians used to make laminated blades (maybe special orders) even in the case of infantry models, not only cavalry. They also used to put old blade and newer hilt together. This could be, I would say, private weapon or a weapon made on private request by an cav. officer. Since no expert is comming, I would suggest, If you don´t mind, to send the pictures to Army museum in Prague. They are good experts in Austrian edged weapons, there. Martin