Need assistance to identify unit and interpret German engraving on both sides of Miniature sword. 9" Blade, 12 1/2" overall in scabbard. No maker mark unless included in engraving. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Need assistance with engraving on miniature sword
Need assistance to identify unit and interpret German engraving on both sides of Miniature sword. 9" Blade, 12 1/2" overall in scabbard. No maker mark unless included in engraving. Any assistance would be appreciated.
That's an interesting little commemorative sword. We'll wait for one of our German speakers to translate the text but the symbolism on the hilt, (including what appears to be a coronation of the Prussian eagle) is quite descriptive.
Our own Andreas " HPL2008 " will and always cuts through anything difficult in translation of German Script.
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Found a similar one here;
Miniatur Bismarck Geschenkdegen Sabel Briefoffner Reichsschmied Dolch Pallasch | eBay
With screen prints;
The inscriptions roughly translate as:
"We reach out the iron for manly defense. We give the weapons to the forces under arms.
In the forge's blaze, in the fire's gush, the master's hand briskly forms the ringing steel."
"You welded Germania's sword in the elements, you created for us the Empire honored in the universe,
wrapped an iron band around all of Germany. Welcome, you who have forged the Empire, to the Bergisches Land"
The Bergisches Land is a region within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, east of the Rhine and south of the Ruhr. It's named after the historical Duchy of Berg. Many manufacturers of edged weapons, knives and cutlery were and are located there (the city of Solingen is located in this region, too).
The dedication refers to Bismarck.
I do see one on ebay as Vintage Antique Prussian Sword Miniature Sabre Saber Letter Opener
Thanks so much, is greatly appreciated. Solves a curious mystery for me. J
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