Kavallerie-Degen m1889
The typological classification of the weapon is a bit tricky. Typically, it is a straight-bladed sabre (incorrectly referred to as a palosh), but the official name under which it was introduced into the armoury is: the cavalry sabre.
The weapon set is iron, with a massive asymmetrical openwork basket, decorated with a Prussian eagle motif. The basket usually bears the insignia of the unit to which the weapon was assigned.
The handle is made of smoothed, varnished wood with transverse grooves and a distinctive projection separating the index finger. Attached to the weapon by two rivets, terminating in a simple oval pommel.
The blade is straight single-edged, double-edged with a dorsal lip, terminating at the tip in a massive false point.
The scabbard is all-metal, finished with an asymmetrical spur. Suspension through a loose ring on one sleeve.
Service weapons are always prescriptively marked with army acceptance marks, both on the weapon itself and on the scabbard
Dimensions:
Weapon length: 935 mm
Blade length: 805 mm
Blade width: 26 mm
Scabbard length: 970 mm
Weapon dimensions may vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer.
This weapon was gradually, with more or less changes, introduced into the cavalry armament of other German states as well:
- m1889 in Wurtemberg
- m1891 in Bavaria
- m1892 in Saxony
For walking or ceremonial occasions, a soldier could carry a walking gun instead of a service weapon, which was lighter and more presentable.
Source:
www.dieterheich.de
Eduard Wagner: Hieb und Stich Waffen, Artia Prague 1975
The typological classification of the weapon is a bit tricky. Typically, it is a straight-bladed sabre (incorrectly referred to as a palosh), but the official name under which it was introduced into the armoury is: the cavalry sabre.
The weapon set is iron, with a massive asymmetrical openwork basket, decorated with a Prussian eagle motif. The basket usually bears the insignia of the unit to which the weapon was assigned.
The handle is made of smoothed, varnished wood with transverse grooves and a distinctive projection separating the index finger. Attached to the weapon by two rivets, terminating in a simple oval pommel.
The blade is straight single-edged, double-edged with a dorsal lip, terminating at the tip in a massive false point.
The scabbard is all-metal, finished with an asymmetrical spur. Suspension through a loose ring on one sleeve.
Service weapons are always prescriptively marked with army acceptance marks, both on the weapon itself and on the scabbard
Dimensions:
Weapon length: 935 mm
Blade length: 805 mm
Blade width: 26 mm
Scabbard length: 970 mm
Weapon dimensions may vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer.
This weapon was gradually, with more or less changes, introduced into the cavalry armament of other German states as well:
- m1889 in Wurtemberg
- m1891 in Bavaria
- m1892 in Saxony
For walking or ceremonial occasions, a soldier could carry a walking gun instead of a service weapon, which was lighter and more presentable.
Source:
www.dieterheich.de
Eduard Wagner: Hieb und Stich Waffen, Artia Prague 1975