A king's prize sabre for outstanding marksmanship, to Oberleutnant Rixius of the 4th Infantry Regiment King Wilhelm von Württemberg Ladder-Damascus blade with fullers. Gilt motto etchings on both sides, the maker's inscription for Joh. Stroblberger Munich on the back, and a knight's helmet mark on the ricasso. Gold-plated knuckle-bow hilt resembling that of the model 1855 infantry sabre, but in a version displaying rich floral decoration, and bearing a crowned medallion with the legend "Königs Preis" (King's Prize). Lion head grip sleeve, sharkskin grip with go,

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