German Pre WWI Bavarian 1892 Pattern Short Sword, L 92
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $395.00

Original era manufacture. Service issue quality short sword which reuses a M1869 Werder bayonet blade and scabbard with a cast lion head hilt. The blade spine displays a crown L (Ludwig) proof and year date of 92, Alcoso makers mark on the ricasso. The blade shows evidence of old sharpening with some scattered areas of graying and cleaned corrosion. Overall it remains quite bright. One piece cast brass hilt with a unit mark on the guard, 3.A.5.12 (3rd Bavarian Artillery Rgt, 5th Battery, twelfth weapon). Sound black leather bodied scabbard with brass chape and throat. Heavy denting to the scabbard tip.