Description
An old style small sword for officers of the infantry, 20th century Collector's item. Nickel-plated thrusting blade of diamond-shaped cross-section, the stamped mark "E. & F. Hörster Solingen" at the root. Gold-plated non-ferrous metal knucklebow hilt with hinged quatrefoil (hinge pin replaced by wire) and grip with silver-plated copper wire winding. Attached golden lanyard. Good brown leather scabbard with brass mountings. Minimally damaged in places, signs of age. Length 92 cm. Rare with scabbard and very representative. Condition: II
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An old style small sword for officers of the infantry, 20th century Collector's item. Nickel-plated thrusting blade of diamond-shaped cross-section, the stamped mark "E. & F. Hörster Solingen" at the root. Gold-plated non-ferrous metal knucklebow hilt with hinged quatrefoil (hinge pin replaced by wire) and grip with silver-plated copper wire winding. Attached golden lanyard. Good brown leather scabbard with brass mountings. Minimally damaged in places, signs of age. Length 92 cm. Rare with scabbard and very representative. Condition: II
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