An original Imperial German M1873 Artillery Officer’s sabre sword, manufactured by Alex Coppell of Solingen and dated 1913, complete with its steel scabbard. This regulation pattern was adopted by artillery officers across the German states from the late 19th century through to the Second World War. The sabre features a slightly curved, single-edged blade with a single fuller and a spear point. The steel hilt has a “P” shaped handguard, a backstrap with a rounded dove’s head pommel, and a wooden grip. The steel scabbard is fitted with a fixed suspension ring and belt loop for wearing in a frog.
The ricasso is stamped with the maker’s mark Alex Coppell, Solingen, (which is covered by the chape), with date marking “13” (1913) as well as a “Crowned W” for Wilhelm II and the usual acceptance mark to the spine, backstrap, underneath the crossguard and on the chape of the scabbard. Unit marked on the crossguard “5/R.R. 18. 124” or 5th Reserve Regiment, 16th Battalion, Weapon Number 124 and unit marked underneath the guard “5 E / 124” or 5th Squadron (German: Eskadron), Weapon Number 124. Marked on the other side of the crossguard “1920”, indicating it was reissued in 1920 to the New Weimar German Army (Reichswehr).
Dimensions
Overall length (sword): approx. 34.5 inches (88cm)
Blade length: approx. 30 inches (76 cm)
Overall length (in scabbard): approx. 36.25 inches (92 cm)
Condition
Good. The blade is in very good condition, with areas of patina and age staining. The grip is in fairly good condition, although significantly darkened, complete and secure. The steel hilt retains its form with light pitting throughout. The steel scabbard is similarly pitted but solid; however, it is missing one of the throat screws.
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