German Artillery Sword

[Martin C]

Hello Friends,

I stumbled upon this sword the other day while lurking outside of a Pawn shop, and thought I'd share with you.
Also, I would like to ask for your insight on this piece. I would like to do some research on this, but I cannot cypher
the first word of the engraved section. Hoping you can help with this. As always i look forward to your response.

Have a good one,

Mart



P.S. No maker mark seen, any ideas? This and any other info is appreciated.

[MAP]

Very nice Martin. Great find. The first word is Lauenburg. They just abbreviated the word.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauenburg_(Elbe)

Michael

[MAP]

A bit more

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List...lery_regiments

[Martin C]

Thanks Michael,

I could not make out the first letter.

Mart

[MAP]

NP. just took a few guesses and got a hit. Something to start your research.

[Martin C]

Michael,

Thanks again, I appreciate it! I will enjoy finding out what i can about this.

Mart

[USNV5]

It is a very nice, private purchase dress sword, it is not an issue piece.

It is marked to the Lauenburgisches Feld-Artillerie-Regiment Nr.45, garrisoned in Altona/Rendsburg and at the beginning of the First World War the 45th was assigned to the IX Armee Korps. It was in the 18th Feld-Artillerie-Brigade which was assigned to the 18th Infanterie-Division. The IX Armee-Korps, was assigned to the 1st Armee.

Lauenburgisches Feld-Artillerie-Regiment Nr.45 fought with IX Korps through the end of the War in 1918.

[Martin C]

Thank you USNV5,

Your input is greatly appreciated!

Mart

[Chopperman]

Nice looking sword.
It would display well with my pickelhaube which belonged to
the 25th Inf. Regiment / IX Armee Korps.

[Martin C]

Thanks Chopperman,

Sounds like a nice pickelhaube. Have you posted it?

Mart