A German Mining Service (Bergbau) Official's Sword By G. Wollner & Co., Berlin Auction Five Stripe Slip-On Rank Insignia

Five Stripe Slip-On Rank Insignia (silver and gold-coloured metal

fitting tight on one side

Small chip in the white enamels on the reverse left arm on the Grand Cross

(Heer Tropen Schiffchen)

A German Mining Service (Bergbau) Official's Sword By G. Wollner & Co., Berlin Auction Five Stripe Slip-On Rank InsigniaA fine triple etched example measuring 945 mm with the scabbard on, this sword features an 802 mm long, slightly curved, fullered, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a blade spine incorporating an etched leafed pattern from the handle to the mid point, along with a single dull edge, the blade itself etched on both sides with various trophy of arms insignia (helmet, armoured breast plate, cannons, drums, flags, etc.) interlaced with an ornate