6922 - Cavalry General Gebhard Friedrich von Krosigk (1835–1904) – a presentation saber from the Guard Hussar Regiment upon his departure as commander in 1883

Cavalry General Gebhard Friedrich von Krosigk (1835–1904) – a presentation saber from the Guard Hussar Regiment upon his departure as commander in 1883 Lion-head saber with an enameled Guard star on the front of the crossguard and the family coat of arms on the back; handle covered with fish-scale leather and wrapped in three rows of twisted brass wire. Damascus steel back blade; on the front of the blade root, a gold band with the inscription: “To Colonel and Regimental Commander von Krosigk in memory of the years from June 26, 1875, to August 21, 1883. The Officer Corps of the Guard Hussar Regiment,” with the names of the officers on the reverse. Steel scabbard with two carrying rings on brass straps. Uncleaned condition, shows signs of age and wear as well as light patina and soot marks. A portrait of Colonel von Krosigk is included. Gebhard Friedrich von Krosigk joined the Leib-Garde-Husaren Regiment in 1852 and served in various hussar and dragoon regiments. From 1868, he served as personal aide-de-camp to Prince Friedrich Karl; he was promoted to major in 1870, transferred to the Guard Hussar Regiment in 1872, and entrusted with command of the regiment as a lieutenant colonel in 1875. In 1879, he was promoted to colonel; in 1883, he became commander of the 3rd Guard Cavalry Brigade; and in 1893, he was promoted to general of cavalry. In 1895, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle with oak leaves and swords, as well as the Grand Cross of the Order of the Württemberg Crown. In 1898, he was placed on reserve. This lot is located in the United States Condition: II