Scabbard is painted black, and has two rings.
See Imperial Prussian Infantry Officer's sword, M1889.
| Name | Child's Imperial German Lionhead sword, Hermann Müller |
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| Catalog ID | HCM5922 | |
| Year | 1908 | |
| Description | Bright, curved blade, with one fuller on each side. Blade is etched with the name "Hermann Müller" on one side, and "Weihnachten 1908" on the other, indicating it was a Christmas present for young Hermann. Lacquered cast brass hilt with Prussian eagle and cipher of Wilhelm II (WR II). Bluish rayskin grip, with brass wire wrap. Bright scabbard with two rings. Lion has yellow/white glass (?) eyes. Cross-guard has crossed cannons on one side, a blank shield on the other, and a lionhead finial. The grip is bluish rayskin, with silver-colored wire wrap. There is a heavy leather and silver-bullion sword knot. Scabbard is painted black, and has two rings. See Imperial Prussian Infantry Officer's sword, M1889. |
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| Added | 2023-08-12 15:14:46 (updated 2023-08-13 18:28:05) |