Prussian Cavalry EM Issued Sword M1889 - Ersatz Version?

RON

RON

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Good morning gentlemen,
Would this qualify as the Prussian Cavalry EM Issued Sword M1889-Ersatz version?
If so, was it still considered an 'M1889 Ersatz' or plain Ersatz?
Also, shouldn't the spine be dated in addition to the proof?
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Ron,

I think the reason that you have received no answers is that nobody knows for sure. I have seen these swords in wartime photos occasionally. My guess is that they were probably export versions of their M89 issue cavalry sword. I don't recall ever seeing one with unit marks on it, which could make sense for a wartime (drafted into service) sword.

Chip
 
Hey Chip, I had completely forgotten about this thread!
You're probably right unless someone has (or has seen) some dated & proofed?
 
A sword like the one at the top of this thread appears in Alejandro M De Quesada's book on Eickhorn export weapons.
They were apparently sent to Latin America.
 
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