Thailand, 1935-1946. Marine officer's saber, made in Germany for export. Gilded cast brass mounting, long-tailed elephant head pommel, spindle sheathed in filigreed shagreen, hilt with two secondary branches embossed with the Royal Thai coat of arms. Small retractable counterguard. Natural leather tie. Beautiful white nickel-plated flat-back blade with manufacturer's marking on the heel. Black leather scabbard with two suspension rings and three cut and line-decorated brass fittings. (Not common. Good condition). 81.5 cm (Blade 68.5 cm).

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