A model 1849 sabre for officers, of the Prussian Navy A curved, single-edged reinforced blade (coat of rust) with yelmen, etched trophies and sailing ships on both sides (worn by cleaning), the crowned cipher "W" on one side, an anchor on the other. Brass hilt with remnants of gilding and a lion's head. Decoration with an anchor in relief. Folding guard plate on the obverse side. Ivory grip with wire wrapping. (secondary wire missing). Black leather scabbard with brass mountings. Length 95 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, navy, naval forces, military, mi,

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