Germany, Imperial. An m1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, by Carl Eickhorn Province of China 8 mm x 57 mm

8 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its crown suspension)

1936 and was awarded in five classes

in fine quality BeVo style machine embroidery consisting of a white and black vertically positioned sword on a black/white outlined shield

On the bottom left there is a stamp showing a wreath of oak leaves with an imperial eagle inside

measuring 113 mm (w) x 168 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. An m1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, by Carl Eickhorn Province of China 8 mm x 57 mm(Infanterie Offizier Schwert M1889). A well preserved Model 1889 Infantry Officers sword, measuring 89 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 72cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with two fullers running the length of each side. Blade is marked with an early Carl Eickhorn monogram with dual squirrels and E. C. It sits securely within a multi piece hilt. The hilt features a guard bearing a