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Up for sale is a high-quality, late 19th-century Imperial German Civil Service Degen, specifically retailed for a Saxon Postal Official. This is a superior \"private purchase\" example sourced from one of the most prestigious luxury retailers in Dresden.
Blade Details
Maker: Features the double logo (King/Knight) of W.K.&C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co), the gold standard for Solingen craftsmanship.
Retailer: The spine is clearly etched with the boutique mark: \"R. Trautvetter, Dresden.\"
Condition: The blade retains much of its original factory polish. It features elaborate acid-etched motifs including a single-headed Imperial Eagle, crossed cannons, and traditional floral scrolls.This is a documented piece of Imperial Saxon history. R. Trautvetter was a known purveyor to the Royal Court of Saxony, making this a high-end sidearm for a civil servant of rank during the Kaiserreich era (1871–1918).