A silver-mounted officer's sword,ca. 1740. Double-edged blade,both faces displaying the etched and gilt signature "GZ"(Gebrüder Ziegler)beneath a crown. Solid silver hilt with symmetrical double shell-guard,the forward finger guard punched. Silver wire grip winding with Turk's heads. White leather scabbard with silver locket(chape missing),blade somewhat notched and lightly stained,the knuckle-bow slightly bent. Length 100 cm,historic,historical,18th century,melee weapon,melee weapons,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,hand weapon,hand weapons,Old Prus,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
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