Help me ID my sword please

[davidjblythe]

I have had this old rusty sword for a decade. It was owned by my great grandfather. What kind is it?

weyersberg stamm solingen

 

[AfterTFD]

If you can't read the text clearly it's "Weyersberg & Stamm Solingen". I think this is the maker and location of production.

My guess would be that it's an officer's sword from the late 1800s.

 

[RB407]

Weyersberg + Stamm, Solingen Germany made swords and bayonets for Germany + Austria mainly pre 1900.

As your blade is not engraved or etched I would think that this probably not for an officer.

I have a book on Hapsburg Monarchy Edged Weapons.

The Austrian mounted artillery sabre 1877 is identical to your sword.

The dimensions of this model are:-
Length with scabbard 955 mm
Length without scabbard 910 mm
Blade length 766 mm
Blade width 31 mm
Weight 900 grams

Are there any more markings on the sword ?

Also – if you Google “Weyersberg + Stamm” – you will find quite a few references + illustrations of their work.

I hope this helps