Bavarian Dress Sword for State Officials of the Prince Regent Period with Portepee
Model
around 1900
Maker
MOHR & SPEYER BERLIN
Inscription
In Treue fest
Blade
single-edged
Length
1011 mm
Weight
640 g
Condition
EXC+
Bavarian Dress Sword for State Officials of the Prince Regent Period with Portepee
Representative Bavarian sword for government officials from the Prince Regent period, manufactured around 1900 and bearing the maker’s mark MOHR & SPEYER, BERLIN. Such swords were not intended as combat weapons, but served as status sidearms for senior civil servants and officials within the Kingdom of Bavaria.
Hilt: Elegant grip fitted with mother-of-pearl grip plates, showing a fine, vivid natural structure. The mountings are well crafted and harmoniously proportioned. The sword is accompanied by a matching portepee, as was customary for government officials of this era.
Blade: Single-edged blade with decorative etching on both sides. Both blade faces bear the traditional inscription “In Treue fest” (“Firm in loyalty”), a motto deeply rooted in Bavarian service and tradition. The blade was produced by MOHR & SPEYER, Berlin and shows a clean profile without damage.
Measurements & condition: Overall length approx. 101.1 cm, weight approx. 640 g. Condition 2, with even, age- and service-related wear. Overall a very attractive and authentic example.
Historical context: Bavarian government official swords of the Prince Regent period
The Prince Regent period (1886–1912), under Prince Regent Luitpold, represents a culturally and socially formative era of the Kingdom of Bavaria. During this time, swords formed part of the official dress of senior civil servants and symbolized rank, loyalty, and state authority.
The motto “In Treue fest” is deeply rooted in Bavarian tradition and concepts of service. It frequently appears on edged weapons of this era and emphasized personal loyalty to the state and the crown.
Makers such as MOHR & SPEYER, Berlin supplied government institutions with high-quality sidearms that combined fine craftsmanship with representative appearance. Surviving examples with mother-of-pearl grips, well-preserved blade etching and original portepee are today considered highly desirable collectibles of Bavarian civil service edged weapons.
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