Original German Named Model 1889 Prussian Infantry Degen Sword by Weyersberg & Kirschbaum Receiver 3rd Duke of Grafton

3rd Duke of Grafton

some were taken from garrisons in South Africa and employed by the Nyasaland-Rhodesian Field Force in the campaign in German East Africa in 1916

They are marked on the soles with the size and makes name GEORG MULLER and along the leather ankle 31 1/2 6 M 43 7E6

General Napier was knighted for his success and granted over

and the italic B

Original German Named Model 1889 Prussian Infantry Degen Sword by Weyersberg & Kirschbaum Receiver 3rd Duke of GraftonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Prussian Infantry Degen is very nice and named, it is inscribed v. Gtz Schwanenfliess with regimental marking R. S7. The hilt of this sword is a very fine brass example, still having some areas of the original gilded finish. The pommel area, which extends slightly down the backstrap, is plain along with the pommel cap. The D guard is also plain, extending downward into a three tiered basket hilt. This basket