DEU - kord vz.1889 - jazda Wurtemberg

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: cavalry sabre.
It is based on the Prussian cord m1889, from which it differs only in the marking on the scabbard and the markings. The weapon set is iron, with a massive asymmetrical openwork basket, decorated with the Wurtemberg provincial coat of arms motif. The basket usually bears the marking 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:



Scabbard length: 990 mm
Weapon length: 965 mm
Blade length: 820 mm
Blade width: 28 mm
Manufacturer of the described weapon: Weyersberg Kirschbaum & CIE Solingen


The dimensions of the weapon may vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer.


This weapon was gradually, with more or less changes, also introduced into the cavalry armament of other German states, such as:


- 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:


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