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05-26-2014 02:43 AM
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Big "LIKE" for that one!
Nice hefty blade on that. Most definitely for field use and not for parades .
Semper Fi
Phil
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Hmmm Interestting..... Some Mid to late period RZM daggers are marked with a production year on their blades...why would the treaty of Versailles have a post war date put on the sabel? Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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The sword was made in 1916 and issued during WWI to the 6th Reiter-Regiment. After signing the Treaty of Versailles Germany had to reduce and reorganize their army and navy to the limits agreed upon therein, being 100,000 men in the army, 15,000 for the navy, no air force, etc. The marking of 1920 showed that this weapon was inventoried and accounted for within the terms of the treaty.
Jim
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I should also mention that you will find the 1920 marking on bayonets, pistols rifles, etc. as well, though this marking is rare to find on weapons. When Germany started rearming, the mark would be removed during an armory refit/refinish.
Jim
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Great Info Jim The Treaty of Versailles was a thorn in Germanys side at that time..and most likely enjoyed removing those markings..only later on icing the cake with the Fall of Paris.
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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