An infantry sword as first prize for outstanding marksmanship 1902, awarded to Lieutenant Thümmel of the Infantry Regiment von Goeben (2nd Rhenish) No. 28 Damascus wedge blade with double fullers on both sides bearing the corresponding gilded dedication or the cipher "W II" respectively between floral decorations on a blued background (redone). Inscribed "Eisenhauer" or "Damaststahl" on each side of the ricasso respectively and "Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen" and a proof mark on the back. Gilded (redone) knuckle-bow hilt with laurel leaf decoration. The,

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