Attached to the hilt section is the original Imperial Naval sword portepee in correct “tie”. The highly chiseled hilt and pommel area of this sword is either equal to or exceeds the quality found on any that are shown in Vol I of “Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany”. The upper portion of the lower crossguard features a raised royal crown and a Naval fouled anchor surrounded by an oak leaf and acorn motif. This highly ornate deluxe pommel area features the eagle with swords and flags behind him. ![]() This is also found on the obverse sharkskin-wrapped grip. highly ornate, stationary knuckle-bow has the eagle, crown and cypher for Wilhelm II. This is obviously one of these RARE Honor sabers. This was presented in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 2nd Sea Battalion on April 1, 1914. Upon reviewing information available in Auszienert “Unsere Marine”, it was discovered that the Officers of the 2nd Sea Battalion were presented with an Honor saber on 1 April 1914 by Prince Egan von Furstenverg. von Hanstein was assigned to the 2nd Sea Battalion. ![]() Research reveals that this crest is attributed to the von Hansteins. Pommel cap is deeply jeweler engraved with the family crest of the recipient and pictures a 7-point crown above a crest with 3 quarter moons enclosed. This deluxe hilted Model 89 saber is truly a work-of-art showing the finest quality workmanship.
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