A sword, for "Schutztruppe" officers Private purchase piece with nickel-plated blade (sharpened) with double-fullers on both sides. Knuckle-bow hilt with remnants of gilding, a folding guard on the obverse side with an openwork imperial eagle, and a non-regulation 2nd model pommel in the form of an openwork imperial crown. Sharkskin grip with wire winding and the superimposed cipher "W II" under an imperial crown. Black lacquered steel scabbard. Leather washer missing. Length 97 cm. historic, historical, 1900s, 1910s, 20th century, navy, naval forces, military,,
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