German Cavalry Sword?

kisak · 1st April 2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

BJ,
To me it has always seemed that the unmistakeable sound of cavalry would be nearly impossible to mask, pounding hooves notwithstanding; the rattling of trappings and accoutrements etc.

The saber rattling might perhaps be more of an issue in civilian social life than in the field?

Iliad · 1st April 2009, 10:15 PM

Hi BBJW, thanks for the input, I always worry that my swords will be so uninteresting that no one will reply and I will be left looking foolish! So, all you wonderful experts out there, please humour this old guy and post comments on my offerings! Anyway here are 2 pics of the hilt and hope that they are satisfactory.
Brian

BBJW · 2nd April 2009, 01:02 AM

This sword I believe is called a Prussian Cavalry Degen 89.

cheers
bbjw

Jim McDougall · 2nd April 2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kisak

The saber rattling might perhaps be more of an issue in civilian social life than in the field?

Extremely well said Kisak!!! Sure is a lot of it these days!!

BJ, I think you got it

Iliad.....very nice...please keep 'em coming. Never know what tales a sword has to tell, and its wonderful to be able to discuss them here.

All best regards,
Jim

Iliad · 2nd April 2009, 09:54 PM

Gentlemen, as always you have been most helpful. My knowledge of the items in my collection is increasing apace! Many thanks.
Brian

Gavin Nugent · 3rd April 2009, 02:16 AM

Keep em coming Brian,

I know you have some good ones tucked away, it is always good to see the expanse of topics increase.

Gav

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Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Hi BBJW, thanks for the input, I always worry that my swords will be so uninteresting that no one will reply and I will be left looking foolish! So, all you wonderful experts out there, please humour this old guy and post comments on my offerings! Anyway here are 2 pics of the hilt and hope that they are satisfactory. Brian Attached Images

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Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Prussian Cavalry Sword Gentlemen, as always you have been most helpful. My knowledge of the items in my collection is increasing apace! Many thanks. Brian

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Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Keep em coming Brian Keep em coming Brian, I know you have some good ones tucked away, it is always good to see the expanse of topics increase. Gav

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BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 230	This sword I believe is called a Prussian Cavalry Degen 89. cheers bbjw