Sachsen Königreich

Slightly curved fullered blade with fuller, maker's mark “Clemen & Jung Solingen” on the false edge, light field sharpening, Damascus steel with raised etched and gilt dedication “Das Offizierskorps des 2.Ulan.Regts. No18, 1908-1910”, on the reverse “Seinem scheidenden Kameraden dem Rittmeister v.d. Decken”, gilt brass hilt with lion's head pommel, red glass eyes, Saxon coat of arms on the knuckle bow, silver royal cipher “Krone FAR” applied to the langet, shagreen grip with intact wire wrap, black-painted scabbard with two suspension rings, lower ring removed per regulation, worn, only minor age traces, very well preserved. Condition 2

Blade length approx. 820 mm
Overall length approx. 980 mm

In all probability, this is the saber of later General Otto Herrmann Theodor von der Decken, born 17.08.1858, died 28.07.1937.

Very fine genuine Damascus blade with reinforced back and fuller, the Damascus with fine roses. The blade etched and gilt on both sides, on the obverse with the motto “Trag' diese Wehr zu Sachsens Ehr!” (Bear this weapon for Saxony's honor!). On the reverse the dedication “Erinnerung an Mein 50jähriges Dienstjubiläum 1893. Albert” (Remembrance of My 50th Service Anniversary 1893. Albert), each in a cartouche. Below the dedication cartouche the crowned cipher of King Albert of Saxony “Krone AR”, on the opposite side the Saxon State coat of arms. On the false edge running around the quality mark “Eisenhauer Aecht Damast”. On the back the designation of the supplier or sword cutler “L. A. Seyffarth, Hofgürtler Dresden”. The blade and original gilding well preserved.
The massive hilt of fire-gilt brass, pierced work and partly polished. The grip back in the form of a winged dragon, the dragon's head worked as a pommel, receiving the knuckle guard in its mouth, on the back of the grip cap again the sovereign cipher of King Albert of Saxony “Krone AR”, the dragon's tail screwed to the guard. The guard decorated with floral patterns and palmettes, on the front with large raised Saxon coat of arms, on the obverse held by a lion, with the motto ribbon “Providentiae Memor”, the crown separately riveted, on the obverse side of the guard with the name of the recipient “Gottlob Freiherr von Hodenberg”. The grip with shagreen and intact wire wrap. Nickel-plated steel scabbard with one ring mount and movable carrying ring. Lightly carried with very slight carrying and age marks, in very fine original condition, condition grade 2.
Overall length 106.5 cm.

This is certainly the rarest edged weapon of the Saxon military. Extremely rare, in over 35 years of business this is only the 2nd example we have been able to offer.

Georg Friedrich Gottlob Bodo Freiherr von Hodenberg (born October 11, 1838 in Harburg; died April 1, 1903 in Leipzig) was a Royal Saxon General of Infantry. As a native of Harburg, then Kingdom of Hanover, he received his education in the Hanoverian Cadet Corps. From there he came in 1856 as Portepeefähnrich to the Artillery Brigade. In November 1856 he was transferred as a Lieutenant to the 3rd Artillery Battalion and there promoted to First Lieutenant in 1859. Subsequently he was transferred in 1861 as General Staff Officer 2nd Class to the General Staff in Hanover. In 1866 he was then appointed General Staff Officer 1st Class.

During the German War of 1866 he came to the General Staff of the Commanding General of the Hanoverian Army and fought as such in the Battle of Langensalza. After the Pyrrhic victory and defeat, the Kingdom of Hanover was annexed by Prussia and the army dissolved. Many officers entered Prussian service, but Hodenberg transferred to the Saxon Army. In 1867 he came there as a Captain and Company Commander to the 2nd Grenadier Regiment No. 102, but already in 1868 he was brought into the tactical section of the Saxon General Staff. During the Franco-Prussian War he came as a General Staff Officer to the Saxon General Staff. He fought in all battles of the Saxon Army Corps and received the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class for it. After the war he was brought in 1871 to the Prussian General Staff to work on the creation of the General Staff work undertaken by the military history section. In doing so, he had the task of describing the participation of the Saxon troops. During this time he was promoted to Major in 1873, then returned to Dresden in 1875. After his return he became General Staff Officer of the 1st Infantry Division, in 1878 he came as such to the General Command. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, he received in 1879 command of the I. Battalion of the 1st (Leib-)Grenadier Regiment No. 100 and there in 1882 the patent as Colonel. In 1883 he came as Commander to the 2nd Grenadier Regiment No. 101 and in 1887 as Commander to the 6th Infantry Brigade No. 64. There he was appointed Major General in 1888 and in 1890 General à la suite of King Albert of Saxony. In 1892 he was promoted to Lieutenant General and simultaneously appointed active General Adjutant to the King. In 1893 he came to the head of the 2nd Division No. 24, received his promotion to General of Infantry on September 12, 1896 and three days later permission to accept the Red Eagle Order 1st Class. Upon approval of his resignation request, Hodenberg was placed on disposition on April 2, 1897 with pension and permission to wear his uniform.

Slightly curved blade with fullers on both sides and etched decoration, on the obverse side a cartouche with inscription “2. K. S. Train Abteilung Nr.19”, on the reverse side a cavalry charge scene, without recognizable maker's mark, the nickel plating somewhat aged, nickel-plated steel hilt, black plastic grip, the scabbard not matching as it is longer, approximately 60% of the original black lacquer present, one fixed suspension ring, used condition with distinct signs of age. Condition 2-

Blade length approximately 810 mm
Overall length approximately 1050 mm

Wartime production circa 1915. Hexagonal blade approximately 78 cm long and 2.2 cm wide with double fullers on both sides, blade with spotting. Gold-colored lacquered steel hilt, with folding hinge on the tierce side containing the Saxon coat of arms, synthetic grip with wire wrapping, wire wrapping approximately 90% intact and slightly deformed, the guard with a drill hole on the quarte side. Black lacquered steel scabbard with one ring band and movable suspension ring, lacquer slightly aged, drag with a drill hole. Condition 2-3.

Overall length 94 cm.

Chamber piece, white wool, with green stripes, worn but very well preserved, very rare. Condition 2-

Wide green fabric strap with three silver stripes each, no slider, crown in green-silver, acorn tassel likewise in green-silver, filling same as the strap, unworn, rare. Condition 2+

Circa 1900. Short and heavy blade, approximately 2.7 cm wide. Double fullered and etched with trophies and floral patterns. On the obverse false edge, the maker's mark “P.O.&Co” (Pack, Ohliger & Companie). The tang and hilt components uniformly marked “28”, the brass hilt in the style of the Prussian Infantry Officer's Degen 1889, Saxon coat of arms in the guard, ray skin grip with intact silver wire wrapping, on the reverse an original Prussian Guard star applied, this with two perforations for an additional attachment. Nickel-plated steel scabbard with two suspension rings and one movable carrying ring, the lower one removed, nickel plating approximately 40% intact, scabbard somewhat dented. Condition 2.

Overall length 87 cm.

Extremely rare! Similar pieces can be found in the following specialist article by Rolf Selzer: https://www.seitengewehr.de/blankgrossh-SW.pdf

Recht saubere Klinge mit Hersteller "Simson & Co Suhl", Abnahme "FAR 01", verschraubtes einteiliges Griffstück, diverse Kontrollpunzen, auf dem Parierstück der Truppenstempel "102. R.8.252.", Lederscheide mit Stahlbeschlägen, ohne Truppenstempel, getragen, sonst aber noch gut erhalten. Zustand 2-

Saubere Klinge, Abnahme "W 94", der Hersteller nicht mehr zu lesen, Truppenstempel "T.A. XIX.74.", die Scheide nicht nummerngleich "R.D.T.A. XIX. 13.", normale Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, sehr gut erhalten, selten zu bekommen. Zustand 2

Standart-Klinge mit Hersteller "WC", in den Hohlkehlen der Lieferant "Matth.Müller Kgl. Hofl. Leipzig" und das Qualitätssiegel "Eisenhauer Garantiert", leicht schartig und beschliffen, Messinggefäß mit Klappscharnier, Rochenhautgriff mit intakter Drahtwicklung, die Scheide mit einem Tragering wurde einmal nachgestrichen, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, sonst aber noch gut erhalten. Zustand 2-

Gesamtlänge etwa 940mm

um 1840. Goldenes Band mit blau/rot/blauem Mittelstreifen, goldene Eichel und Krone, der Stengel, der Schieber und die Füllung in rot/blau. Das gesamte Portepee in schwarzem Trauerflor eingenäht anlässlich des Todes des Großherzogs August I. im Jahr 1853. Getragen, Zustand 2. Sehr selten.

Breites grünes Wollband mit drei silbernen Durchzügen, kein Schieber, Krone aus grüner Wolle mit breitem Silberstreifen, silberne Eichel, Füllung wie das Band, ungetragen. Zustand 2+

Kurze einschneidige Klinge mit breiter Hohlkehle, terzseitig zur Griffangel hin Inschrift "G. H. Osang", die Klinge etwas fleckig. Neusilber-Gefäß mit einfachem Bügel und terzseitigen Stichlappen, darauf reliefierte sächsische Krone, das Griffstück mit Rochenhaut und intakter Drahtwicklung, das Stoßleder fehlt. Kommt mit vernickelte Stahlscheide mit einem Scheidenband und beweglichem Ring, die Vernicklung schon etwas gealtert, quartseitig ein kleine Metallschild aufgebracht "To my Dad from your son Johnny - Germany 5.9.45". Zustand 2 .

Gesamtlänge ca. 92 cm .

Kammerstück 1894. Schwere, leicht gekrümmte, ca. 3.2 cm breite und 75 cm lange Klinge, quartseitig auf der Fehlschärfe mit Hersteller "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co", auf dem Rücken die Abnahme "♔E", "♔AR", "94", "♔E", die Klinge leicht rostnarbig, gereinigt. Stahlgefäß mit braunem Kautschuk-Griff, das Gefäß mit Korrosionsspuren. Stahlscheide mit einem Ringband und starrem Tragering, terzseitig gestempelt "19. T.E. 88.", die Scheide ebenfalls mit Korrosionsspuren. Zustand 3.

Gesamtlänge 93 cm.

Kammerstück mit solider, leicht gebogener Klinge, auf dem Klingenrücken die Abnahme "FAR 14", quartseitig der Hersteller "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen", Spitze und Schneide mit Kriegsschärfe, die Klinge gereinigt und mit Klarlack überzogen, Stahlgefäß mit Kautschuk-Griff, das Parierstück gestempelt "24.R.A.4.12.", die Stahlscheide mit einem Ringband und starrem Tragering, im Mundbereich gestempelt "12.", auf der anderen Seite mit "32.A." nummerngleich markiert, die äußeren Metallteile fein narbig, am Ort gedrückt, sonst gut erhalten. Zustand 2-

Klingenlänge etwa 750 mm
Gesamtlänge etwa 930 mm

Gereinigte Klinge mit Hersteller "C.G.Haenel Suhl", Abnahme "FAR 07", leicht fleckiges Gefäß mit intakten Griffschalen, diverse Kontrollpunzen, keine Truppenstempel, schwarze Lederscheide mit Stahlbeschlägen, das Mundblech mit nicht passendem Trupprenstempel "131.R.11.214.", Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, sonst noch gut erhalten. Zustand 2-