August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/19/2020
Court sword attributed to Prussian Field Marshall Wilhelm von Hahnke with a 34" triple-etched blade with moderate to heavy freckling, sharpened on half of the blade, but especially near the tip which has been damaged. Moderate level of scratches, with a "Eisenhauer" etched on the blade and what appears to be an early "Eickhorn" marking consisting of their trademark squirrel. Brass fittings retain only tiny remnants of their gilt finish. Wire wrapped grip and Prussian Garde emblem appear to be undamaged. Gold bullion portepee is attached. Dry leather scabbard is in good condition with less than 10% of it black finish remaining, and the stitching running the full length is not intact. Brass fittings have heavy patina with numerous dents. There is a 4-line inscription on 1 side of the cross guard of which 3 lines are legible. It states that "Prinz Wilhelm von Preussen" presented the sword to "von Hahnke" in "1851", with the second line illegible. On the other side of the cross guard it states "Generalfeldmarshall von Hahnke, 1851-1863, Jerusalen Reise, 1898". This inscription is clearly over earlier wear on the cross guard, and as von Hahnke was promoted to Generalfeldmarshall in 1905, it has to have been done after 1905. A sword to a distinguished Prussian officer who is easily researched. CONDITION: Very good overall. WZ
Item Dimensions: Length: 41 - 1/2".