Lot of Three German Swords

World War I

1.) 34.75" blade length. 41" overall with scabbard and hilt. Straight single edged double fullered spearpoint blade mounting nickel plated hilt and guard with shagreen and wire wrapped handle. Item shows the {Kirschbaum} Knight's Helmet logo to right ricasso with the maker mark LORENZ STANKO MUNCHEN etched onto the back of the blade. Item is etched with a crown surrounded by floral motifs. Guard is engraved v. Hallera/v. Schrattenberg/v. Betz. Comes with nickel plated scabbard.

2.) 28.25" blade length. 36" overall with scabbard and hilt. Straight single edged spearpoint blade with double fullers decorated with the Bavarian motto IN TREUE FEST etched into the blade within banners flanked by floral motifs. Guard is engraved with further floral patterns over a beaded ground, and shows a nickel finish to metal with shagreen and wire wrapped handle. Scabbard is black enameled.

3.) 32.5" blade length. 38.5" overall with scabbard and hilt. Straight single edged spearpoint blade with a single fuller showing the Kirschbaum Knight's Helmet logo to right ricasso and the back of the blade etched A. FRANZ WURZBURG. Blade exhibits acid etched designs including the Bavarian motto In Treue Fest within banners. Hilt features a nickel plated triple branch guard with black pained wood core. Comes with nickel plated scabbard.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

1.) Good. Blade shows some oil residue with some patches of brown patina forming. Flaking to nickel over the guard and hilt with deep brown patina forming, rendering the engraving difficult to read. Shagreen wrap worn down exposing wood core, with the wire wrap having loosened. Scabbard shows scattered brown patina, flaking, and oxidation. Blade shows a bend to the right near tip.

2.) Good. Blade has oil residue overall with some bites to the edge, flaking of the hilt components and a deep brown patina forming in losses. Scabbard has flaking and abrasions overall with further brown patina forming.

3.) Good. Blade mostly Bright with some brown patina forming over the ricasso and back of the blade. Hilt primarily brown patina with some mottled oxidation and retaining nickel to backstrap. Flaking to the paint of the grip. Scabbard shows flakes, scratches, and brown patina scattered overall. Slight bend to left. Guard wiggles in place.

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