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Kavallerie-Degen m1892


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 armament is: the cavalry cord.
The weapon is based on the Prussian cavalry cord m1889, from which it differs only in the Saxon land emblem on the scabbard. The weapon set iron, with a massive asymmetrical openwork basket, decorated with the Saxon coat of arms motif. The basket usually bears the insignia of the unit to which the weapon was assigned.
Handle of smoothed, varnished wood with cross-grooving and a prominent projection separating the index finger. Attached to the weapon by two rivets, finished with a simple oval pommel.
The blade is straight single-edged, double-edged, with a dorsal lip, finished at the tip with a massive false blade.
The sheath is all-metal, finished with an asymmetrical spur. Suspension through a loose ring on one ferrule.
Service weapons are always prescriptively marked with the Army's acceptance markings, both on the weapon itself and on the scabbard


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 Prussia
- m1889 in Wurtemberg
- m1891 in Bavaria



On walks 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 Praha 1975