An infantry officer's sword, Prussia, middle of the 18th century Straight blade with flattened hexagonal section, somewhat stained. Inlaid brass marks on both sides, eagle and the inscription "Berlin". Brass hilt sparsely decorated with floral ornamentation. The guard plate and the root of the knucklebow have old repairs on the obverse side. Grip wrapped with copper wire. Length 96 cm. Heavy sword from the reign of Friedrich the great with a blade for field use, the so-called Bataille blade ( battle blade). historic, historical, 18th century, Prussian, Prus,

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