A presentation sword M 1889 for officers of the infantry, dated 1900 Nickel-plated, single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides, with elaborate, beautifully preserved gilt etching against a blued background, the obverse with dedication "Otto Salchow s/l. Ernst Buhtz" between tendrils and the reverse with date "Berlin 15. Januar 1900" in the same style. The back with etched and gilt laurel leaves. Knuckle-bow hilt made of gilt non-ferrous metal (rubbed) lavishly decorated in relief, with folding guard plate (sovereign's cypher "WR II"), t, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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