A presentation small sword M 1889 for infantry officers Heavy, broad blade of Damascus steel with double fullers, the forte profusely etched, blued and gilt, the obverse with the dedication "A. Heyser s/l. W. Malbrandt", the reverse with the motto "Für Ehr und Pflicht bis Herz und Klinge bricht" (tr. "For honour and duty until heart and blade will break") and "Eisenhauer Damast-Stahl", each set between tendril ornaments. On the back of the blade the retailer's address "Eduard Kühne Erfurt", on the ricasso maker "". Extra large gilt brass hil, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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