A presentation broadsword of the Royal Bavarian 2nd Heavy Cavalry Regiment "Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este", dated 1915, Straight, single-edged blade of Damascus steel with double fullers on both sides, the gilt base with manufacturer's mark "J. A. Henckels Solingen" on the obverse, with well-preserved gilt etchings with a blued cartouche "100 Jahre 2. Schweres Reiter Rgt. Orpa. 24. September 1915." between oak leaves and the motto "In Treue fest" as well as the royal coat of arms in coloured enamel on the front. The reverse with e, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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