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German Sword, pre-1918 Infantry. (Lot: 1476)
$ 995 fee: 22.5%Officer’s cold weapon of the German Empire prior to 1918, belonging to infantry units. Land sabers of this period were distinguished by characteristic structural features dictated by the specific requirements of service in foot troops. Infantry officers carried sabers of a somewhat different pattern than cavalrymen; their blades typically had less curvature and were adapted primarily for parade and everyday wear rather than for mounted combat.
German sabers of this period bear the imprint of the military tradition of numerous German states united in 1871 into a single empire. Each kingdom, duchy, or principality contributed its own elements to the decoration of hilts and scabbards, making the attribution of such specimens a particularly engaging task for the collector. Infantry sabers of Prussian, Bavarian, Saxon, or Württemberg origin may differ substantially in details while maintaining overall similarity in silhouette.
Weapons of this type served as an integral part of officer’s equipment for decades, up until the end of World War I, when the German Empire ceased to exist. The collectible appeal of such objects is determined by their historical significance, quality of execution, and relative rarity on the contemporary antique market.
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Hussar Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. 6th Regiment. (Lot: 1475)
$ 1,295 fee: 22.5%A rare example of a hussar saber belonging to an officer or non-commissioned officer of the 6th Hussar Regiment of the German Empire. Cavalry cold weapons of this period were intended for personnel of dragoon, cuirassier, uhlan, hussar, and other cavalry units and remained in service until the conclusion of World War I in 1918. Sabers, broadswords, and other examples of bladed weapons were an integral part of the equipment of the German cavalry, serving both combat functions and the role of a status attribute for military personnel. The attribution of this specimen to a specific regiment (No. 6) substantially increases its collectible value and presents particular interest for collectors of German military antiquities.
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Hussar Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. 17th Regiment. (Lot: 1474)
$ 1,095 fee: 22.5%Hussar saber of the German army, which belonged to a serviceman of the 17th Regiment, represents a specimen of cavalry cold weapon of the German Empire. Such weapons were intended for officers and enlisted men of dragoon, cuirassier, uhlan, hussar, and other cavalry regiments and remained in service until the end of World War I in 1918. This category includes sabers, broadswords, and other specimens of bladed weapons that were an integral part of the equipment of German cavalry. The attribution of this specimen to a specific regiment (No. 17) imparts to it particular collector’s value and uniqueness, distinguishing it among other examples of hussar weapons of that period.
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German Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. Lion head [M. Neumann Berlin] Family Coat of Arms. Damascus steel, etching, gilding. (Lot: 1382)
$ 7,895 fee: 22.5%Cavalry edged weapons of the German Empire were intended for officers and enlisted men of dragoon, cuirassier, uhlan, hussar, and other cavalry regiments, remaining in service until the end of the First World War in 1918. This category includes sabers, pallasches, and other examples of bladed weapons that formed an integral part of German cavalry equipment. The presented German saber, dating to before 1918, serves as an excellent example of officer armament from the Imperial period.
The most distinctive feature of many officer cavalry sabers is the pommel in the form of a lion’s head, one of the most recognizable symbols of German edged weapons from the Imperial period. This model gained widespread use in German armies of the 19th century, particularly among cavalry and infantry officers, and to this day remains a desirable acquisition for serious collectors.
The firm M. Neumann, Berlin was a German supplier of military equipment and edged weapons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The enterprise was located in Berlin and supplied sabers, pallasches, bayonets, and other military items for the German army, earning a reputation as a reliable manufacturer of quality officer weapons.
A coat of arms on the blade or hilt of a German saber indicates that the weapon belonged to a member of a noble house or aristocratic family. Such examples were made to individual order and were frequently embellished with a motto, initials, or a crown of the appropriate rank. The presence of a family coat of arms significantly enhances the historical and collectible value of the piece, as in certain cases it allows identification of the specific owner and tracing of the weapon’s provenance.
The blade is forged from Damascus steel and decorated with ornamental etching and gilding. This combination of materials and techniques is characteristic of the most prestigious examples of ceremonial and presentation edged weapons, making this specimen particularly attractive to discerning connoisseurs of German military antiques.
![German Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. Lion head [M. Neumann Berlin] Family Coat of Arms. Damascus steel, etching, gilding.](https://alexmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1786327259162-s0zmv22ljzb-400x400.jpeg)
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Steel Helmet [M17] Camo WWI (Lot: 1495)
Auction EndedExcellent overall condition on this helmet. Features a standard camo pattern with colors of brown, green ad dark yellows. No dents and heavy damage, just expected wear for a helmet of this age. Interior is even better with all three liner pads intact which is quite rare as the tend to rot and fall out. Has a size stamping to the one side which is faint, but can just make it out. Nice WWI helmet with a great look about it.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 1,595 -
Officer sword of Third Reich [FW. Höller]. With an additional eagle on the back of the grip (Lot: 1472)
Auction EndedOfficer parade weapons, revived following the restoration of the German armed forces, continued the proud traditions of the Imperial Army and the Reichswehr. Unlike the Army dagger model 1935, officer sabers were produced in numerous design variations by various Solingen manufacturers. Production of this type of weapon was discontinued in May 1943 due to wartime industrial demands; however, examples already in service continued to be worn with parade uniforms. In late 1944, the wearing of parade edged weapons was completely abolished, and officers were ordered to carry a pistol instead of a saber or dagger.
The blade bears the mark of the renowned Solingen firm F. W. Höller Waffenfabrik, founded in 1866 and officially registered with the Solingen authorities on 5 June 1883. From its founding, the company specialized in the production of edged weapons and cutlery. Throughout the late 19th century and during the First World War, the firm manufactured a wide range of military products, including bayonets, sabers, and swords. In 1905, the company registered its well-known trademarks: the thermometer image, as well as the figure of a man tipping his hat with the inscription “Hut ab!” (“Hats off!”). From 1914 to 1939, the firm was managed by Julius Küller. During the Third Reich period, Höller became one of the largest and most prolific edged weapons manufacturers in Solingen, specializing in a broad range of military products. In 1935, the company was located at Sonnenstraße 8, Solingen, and that same year received RZM license M7/33. Products were actively advertised in specialized journals and catalogs, showcasing an extensive assortment that included NSDAP and Wehrmacht daggers, swords, and bayonets. The firm also produced parade bayonets with high-quality etched blades. In 1941, Höller celebrated its 75th anniversary, promoting the Höller Model 21 sword as its flagship model. In June 1941, the company was assigned the K98 bayonet manufacturer letter code (fze). Following the end of the Second World War, under the ownership of Herr Grah, the firm continued operations, producing cutlery, kitchen and professional knives, swords, and scissors through the 1970s. The company was officially liquidated in December 1974. Particular collector value is added to this example by a rare decorative detail: an additional eagle on the grip backstrap, distinguishing this saber from standard production specimens.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 5,395 -
SA Service Dagger (Early type). [Stöcker & Co. SMF]. Rarity 6/10 (Lot: 1465)
Auction EndedA service edged weapon of the SA (Sturmabteilung) storm troopers, adopted in 1933. The distinctively shaped blade with double-sided sharpening bears the legendary motto “Alles für Deutschland.” The handle is made of brown-colored wood and decorated with the SA emblem featuring an eagle; the metal scabbard is finished in the same brown tone.
The early type of SA/NSKK daggers was produced between 1933 and 1936 and is distinguished by a number of characteristic design features. The scabbard and handle fittings are made of nickel silver (German silver), which, combined with the high quality of component fitting and the anodized scabbard coating, sets these examples apart from later production runs. This dagger was manufactured by Stöcker & Co. SMF. Early examples are particularly prized by collectors due to their impeccable craftsmanship and historical significance as the first service daggers of the storm troopers.
A rarity rating of 5 out of 10 according to the Ralf Siegert classification indicates that such examples are relatively uncommon on the antiques market.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 2,525 -
Imperial German Navy Officer’s Sword [E. & F. Horster]. Marine Corps (Seebataillon) (Lot: 1468)
The naval saber was a mandatory attribute of the dress uniform of officers in the Kaiserliche Marine. During the period of Kaiser’s Germany, the imperial anchor beneath the Kaiser’s crown was characteristic in the design of the hilt. The classical variant featured a brass hilt, ivory grip, and a lion’s head with eyes of red and green color. The scabbard was typically made of black leather with brass fittings; steel scabbards are considerably rarer. Sabers were purchased by officers at their own expense, which resulted in numerous variations of execution. Standard and Damascus blades can be found, various hilt designs and decorative scabbard finishes, as well as several sizes ranging from light and elegant to large Grosse Pattern models. It is precisely this diversity of execution that makes naval sabers a particularly interesting independent field of collecting: collections can be built according to manufacturers, sizes, hilt types, blades, and finishing variations. Along with the dirk, the saber remained a symbol of officer status and the continuity of German naval weaponry traditions of the nineteenth century.
E. & F. Hörster, one of the largest Solingen manufacturers of naval edged weapons, operated from the nineteenth century and continued production during the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich. The firm produced high-quality naval sabers and dirks in various execution variants. Already before World War I, Hörster products were supplied not only for the German market but were also exported to other European countries, including the Russian Empire. Thanks to its long operational period, Hörster products allow one to trace the development of naval edged weapons from the Kaiser era to the Kriegsmarine.
Seebataillone represented naval infantry units of the Kaiserliche Marine. There were several marine battalions, and the custom-made edged weapons associated with them constitute a separate field of collecting German naval weaponry. A characteristic feature of such items is the combination of naval and infantry attributes. For example, an officer’s saber could feature a traditional naval hilt and blade but be equipped with steel infantry-type scabbards. Custom specimens frequently bear personal dedications from one officer to another or from the officer corps to a specific serviceman of a Seebataillon. In addition to officer sabers and other custom edged weapons, this group includes infantry-type bayonets for Mauser system rifles with Seebataillone designations and symbols. Most such items bear unit designations; however, named specimens also occur, representing particular collecting interest.
This saber features a characteristic openwork pierced hilt, presented in the catalogs of several manufacturers; however, it did not correspond to the established standard for Kaiserliche Marine edged weapons and was subsequently prohibited from being worn. It is precisely this unusual feature that makes such sabers particularly desirable among collectors today. Such specimens were predominantly ordered as presentation weapons, for example upon an officer’s transfer to another unit or upon his retirement from service, and served as an object of special pride for the owner. The present specimen is entirely original; the factory riveting of the hilt remains intact, the saber has not been disassembled, and retains its original configuration.
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