Prussian Presentation Saber from the Personal Property of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, Later King of Prussia and German Emperor, from the Year 1830
Presentation saber as a custom commission by the firm P. Knecht, Solingen to Prince Wilhelm from the year 1830. 3.5 cm wide and 78.5 cm long, curved blade with yelman point, the blade etched on both sides for approximately two-thirds of its length, decorated with scrollwork and trophies, partially gilt and blued, on the obverse side in a cartouche the facsimile signature of the Prince “Wilhelm” in the manner of his signature, on the reverse side the inscription “Erinnerung an Solingen d. 30. August 1830” (Remembrance of Solingen, August 30, 1830), toward the ricasso the maker's mark running around “P. Knecht in Solingen”, the blade slightly spotted. Gilt brass hilt, partially finely chased, with floral patterns and classicizing motif of a trophy bundle with Corinthian helmet, black ebony grip with checkered surface, attached Prussian sword knot of old type. Without scabbard. Condition 2.
Overall length 91 cm.
This is an object of historical and museum significance!
The saber was manufactured on the occasion of the visit of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (b. 1797, d. 1888) to Solingen at the firm P. Knecht on August 30 expressly for this purpose only. The background was the procurement of new weapons for the Prussian Army, which Prince Wilhelm intended to carry out. In the army list of 1830, Prince Wilhelm is listed as General of Cavalry and Chief of the General Staff of the Guards Corps. Prince Wilhelm was the third child of King Friedrich Wilhelm III with Luise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and brother of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. Since his elder brother remained childless, Wilhelm advanced to heir apparent. Appointed Crown Prince in 1840, Wilhelm assumed the regency in 1858 for his ailing brother. In 1861 he became King of Prussia. The intended arms purchase in Solingen was not a random event. It coincides with the July Revolution of 1830 in France, during which Prince Wilhelm developed a pronounced fear of revolution for his own country.
Overall length 91 cm.
This is an object of historical and museum significance!
The saber was manufactured on the occasion of the visit of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (b. 1797, d. 1888) to Solingen at the firm P. Knecht on August 30 expressly for this purpose only. The background was the procurement of new weapons for the Prussian Army, which Prince Wilhelm intended to carry out. In the army list of 1830, Prince Wilhelm is listed as General of Cavalry and Chief of the General Staff of the Guards Corps. Prince Wilhelm was the third child of King Friedrich Wilhelm III with Luise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and brother of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. Since his elder brother remained childless, Wilhelm advanced to heir apparent. Appointed Crown Prince in 1840, Wilhelm assumed the regency in 1858 for his ailing brother. In 1861 he became King of Prussia. The intended arms purchase in Solingen was not a random event. It coincides with the July Revolution of 1830 in France, during which Prince Wilhelm developed a pronounced fear of revolution for his own country.
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