Imperial M-89 Infantry Degen. W.K. & C. (side-by-side king's head & knight's helmet) TM. An illustration of this pattern sword appears in the Imperial WKC sales catalog as Pattern Nr. 2 - "Preussischer Infanterie Offizier-Degen mit Adlercharnier". Unadorned gilted brass hilt fittings show light surface wear to pommel and pommel cap, as well as the 2-finger knuckle-bow. Folding handguard is embellished with Imperial eagle with royal cypher on chest. Traces of gilting remain in the recesses of the eagle. Black bakelite grip shows light surface wear with one tiny chip adjacent to the lower edge of the pommel. Is complete with triple twisted-silver wire-wrap and royal cypher pinned to obverse. Straight, plated, double-fullered blade measuring 31 7/8" in length grades excellent+/excellent++, showing light surface wear/runner marks, but no nicks or damage. Steel scabbard retains approximately 85% of its black enamel, showing surface wear and age crazing, with one faint depression on obverse between the suspension bands. Scabbard is complete with two suspension bands and one upper ring. Lower suspension ring was removed in accordance with the 1908 regulation. Sword is complete with original Prussian pattern Officer sword knot with black fabric strap, three silver bullion lines, and small silver bullion acorn. Nice representative example of an early WK&C production piece. Exc+ (19774) $385.00