A model 1889 small-sword with Damascus blade presented as a marksmanship price, Ehrenpreis für hervorragende Schießleistungen 1909 - dem Oberleutnant Schneider im 9. Rheinischen Infanterie-Regiment No. 160 (Honour Price for Outstanding Achievement in Marksmanship 1909 - to First Lieutenant Schneider in the 9th Rhenish Infantry Regiment No. 160). Single-edged blade of forged Damascus with partly preserved blued background and gilding. One side with etched inscription bandeau and inscribed "Damaststahl" (Damascus steel), the other face bears the royal cipher "W I,

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