Need Help Identifying Swords Family Gave Me
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I believe the black one is a British sword , 1850's era . Welcome to the forum .
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Tall one 1860 Italian Cavalry Saber, maybe? Better photos would help. Welcome to the Forum!
Mart
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The smaller sword comes from Weyersburg Kirschbaum & Cie "WKC"
The Knights head logo is a very early type..which I can not date. This short cutlass is not Third Reich period..but all original.
WKC was established in 1854
Produced Theatre play weapons, Theatre decorations, Deluxe weapons., fencing weapons , axes , letter openers and can openers. These items listed are their business wares prior to 1933. After 1933 the were contracted to produce for almost every branch of service for Germany during the TR period.
The closest I can come to finding a close match to the early Knights head is this combination of a King and Knight by WKC
There were 6 Weyersburg families producing Edged weapons and other cutlery . WKC was the only family that used the Knights head
( Photo credit GDC )
A more recognizable Knights head is this widely seen variant.
( Photo credit GDC )
Looks like 2 nice pickups . I dont know the value and would be best to research further or wait for more thoughts and opinions on both of these swords.
Regards Larry
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- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
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