Pour le Mérite- und Eichenlaubträger Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg - Geschenkdegen, datiert 1890 - photo 1

Pour le Mérite- und Eichenlaubträger Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg - Geschenkdegen, datiert 1890

Lot 722
04.11.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 722 | Pour le Mérite- und Eichenlaubträger Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg - Geschenkdegen, datiert 1890
Pour le Mérite- und Eichenlaubträger Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg - Geschenkdegen, datiert 1890
Kräftige, gerade, beidseitig doppelt gekehlte Klinge aus vernickeltem Eisenhauer-Stahl, an der Wurzel eine Herstellermarke, geschärft, am Rücken die Lieferantensignatur "M. Neumann, Berlin", beidseitig im oberen Drittel reich geätzt mit Rankendekor und den Schriftzügen "Eisenhauer" sowie der Widmung "S/l. S. Graf Eulenburg / E. Frhr. v. Meerscheidt - Hüllesem / 1890". Reich reliefiertes Messing-Bügelgefäß (Vergoldungsspuren), preußischer Adler "WR II" am Stichblatt, braune Kautschukhilze in Fischhautoptik, Drahtwicklung, aufgelegter Gardestern, lederne Fingerschlaufe, am Knauf das eingestochene Familienwappen, anhängendes Portepee mit Lederband. Schwarz lackierte Stahlblechscheide (berieben, Rostspuren) mit einem beweglichen Tragering. Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Länge 112 cm.
Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg (1870 - 1961) trat am 23.4.1889 in das 1. Garde-Regiment zu Fuß in Potsdam ein. Hier wurde er am 14.10.1890 Sekondeleutnant und besuchte von 1897 - 1900 die Kriegsakademie. Bei der Mobilmachung 1914 kommandierte Eulenburg das I. Bataillon und rückte an dessen Spitze im Verbund mit der 1. Garde-Division in Belgien ein. An der Somme übernahm er am 30.10.1916 für den kranken Kommandeur die Führung des Königin-Elisabeth-Garde-Grenadier-Regiments Nr. 3. Nachdem der bisherige Regimentskommandeur Friedrich von Bismarck am 6.11.1915 gefallen war, trat Eulenburg seine Nachfolge an. Sein Brigadekommandeur Generalmajor von der Osten beantragte schließlich für Eulenburgs Leistungen das Eichenlaub zum Pour le Mérite. Am 4.9.1918 erhielt Eulenburg diesen seltenen hohen Orden als einer von sechs Regimentskommandeuren. Siegfried zu Eulenburg war der letzte Kommandeur des 1. Garde-Regiments zu Fuß (30.9. - 11.12.1918).
Pour le Mérite and Oak Leaves bearer Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg – his presentation sword, dated 1890
Pour le Mérite and Oak Leaves bearer Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg – his presentation sword, dated 1890
Sturdy, straight blade of nickel-plated Eisenhauer steel with double fullers on both sides, a manufacturer's mark at the root, sharpened, the supplier's signature "M. Neumann, Berlin" on the spine, both sides of the upper third profusely etched with decorative tendrils, the inscription "Eisenhauer" and the dedication "S/l. S. Graf Eulenburg / E. Frhr. v. Meerscheidt - Hüllesem / 1890". Brass knuckle-bow hilt richly decorated in relief with remnants of gilding, Prussian eagle "WR II" on the guard plate. Brown rubber grip in a chequered design, wire winding, appliquéd guard star, leather finger strap. The family coat of arms engraved on the pommel, attached sword knot with a leather band. Black lacquered sheet steel scabbard (abraded, traces of rust) with a movable suspension ring. Slightly damaged in places, signs of handling and age. Length 112 cm.
Siegfried Graf zu Eulenburg (1870 - 1961) joined the 1st Guard Regiment on foot in Potsdam on 23 April 1889. He was promoted to second lieutenant on 14 October 1890 and attended the military academy from 1897 to 1900. During the 1914 mobilisation, Eulenburg commanded the 1st Battalion and enlisted at its head in cooperation with the 1st Guard Division in Belgium. In the Somme, he took command of Queen Elizabeth Garde Grenadier Regiment No. 3 on 30 October 1916, replacing the commander who had fallen ill. After the previous regiment commander Friedrich von Bismarck was killed in action on 6 November 1915, Eulenburg succeeded him. His brigade commander Generalmajor von der Osten ultimately nominated Eulenburg for the Oak Leaves of the Pour le Mérite for his services. On 4 September 1918, Eulenburg was one of six regiment commanders to receive this rare, high order.
The Freiherren von Meerscheidt-Hüllessem were a prominent Prussian family of generals.
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