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#300983 09/28/2014 08:37 PM
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An interesting Sabre with the crowned 'FF' cypher of Friedrich Franz attached to the obverse langet. Also see the unusual ferrule. The blade is etched, but worn and it is non-maker marked
Alongside is an Eickhorn IOD89 with similar cypher on the grip.

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Beautiful blades Tristan. I think the lions head looks like an Eickhorn as well but I could be wrong because the back-strap looks like a Weyersberg.

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A very nice M-S sword. Does the polished steel scabbard have one or two rings?


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Thanks. The scabbard is actually a blued-black one, single ring which would put it about 1910. The camera flash makes it look like a chromed one!

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Nicely done. smile Those are some very scarce swords. Best Regards, Fred

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Thank you. Yes, I'm really pleased to have both examples. This actual IOD89 is the one shown in the Hartmann/Herrmann book on Imperial swords.


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