A sabre for officers of the Prussian artillery, with a presentation inscription A deluxe version of a heavy lion head sabre with nickel-plated blade, with, "I/1. Wachtmeister Sternberg " etched on the obverse side and "Schwenke Herfort Schmidt" on the reverse side, framed by decorative floral designs. Stamped with the WKC mark. Gilded knucklebow hilt and lion head pommel cap (with red glass eyes) with elaborately chiselled decoration in relief. Sharkskin grip cover with wire winding. Black lacquered scabbard. Length 94 cm. A beautifully pr, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Size: 5556px × 1962px
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