Germany, Imperial. An m1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, by Carl Eickhorn Province of China 8 mm x 57 mm

8 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its crown suspension)

14mm (h) and collectively weighing 134

in fine quality BeVo style machine embroidery consisting of a white and black vertically positioned sword on a black/white outlined shield

1936 and was awarded in five classes

He joined the Prussian army as a soldier of the infantry at the age of 16 in January of 1915

Germany, Imperial. An m1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, by Carl Eickhorn Province of China 8 mm x 57 mm(Infanterie Offizier Schwert M1889). A well preserved Model 1889 Infantry Officers sword, measuring 89 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 72cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with two fullers running the length of each side. Blade is marked with an early Carl Eickhorn monogram with dual squirrels and E. C. It sits securely within a multi piece hilt. The hilt features a guard bearing a