Overall view
Hilt - horizontal
Hilt - Detail
Blade - 1
Blade - 2
Hilt - 2
Hilt - 3
Scabbard - 1
Scabbard - 2
Guard
Germany // Imperial Navy / Officers Sword
Sub-collection: Edged WeaponsImperial German Navy officers Sword. Blade etched with various naval devices; on the left are an Imperial German Crown, and arms on an upright anchor above a warship under sail. The reverse has an anchor. The guard is decorated with a crowned anchor. The lions head hilt has two jewels for eyes, a green eye for starboard and a red eye for port.
This sword was brought back from Germany after WWII by 1st Lieutenant Garnet C Menger, of the United States Army, 69th Division, 273rd Regiment, Third Battalion, Company M, Mortar Platoon Leader.
He acquired the sword from a conscientious young German Naval Officer who was home on leave and surrendered this sword when the town of Coldeitz was surrendered.
The sword was turned in as a weapon, but kept by Lt. Menger as a souvenir.
Important
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Length of Fly | 36.5 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Imperial German Navy Officers sword, the left side of the blade bears the Imperial German Crown, anchor and arms over two crossed Imperial German Ensigns while the other side bears an anchor. |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Rings |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | used |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1871-1914 |