Prussian Army M-89 Infantry Officer\'s Sword,,Carl Eickhorn For Sale

dating to Prussian era a standard infantry Model 89 sword - 32\" straight single-edge blade w/double fuller tapering to a diamond point - blade retains soft aged grey patina w/age freckling at ricasso and areas of blade - minute wear to back of blade & blade edge - obverse ricasso stamped with manufacture mark of Carl Eickhorn with back-to-back squirrels/\"C.E.\" - gilt iron hilt w/gilt remaining in protected areas - folding guard features Crowned colonial style Eagle - black celluloid covered grip bound with 3 strands of twisted wire displays monarch\'s initials & Crown - black painted metal scabbard with single hanger ring & symmetrical drag - scabbard shows to be expected wear & chipping of paint to finish, no dings or dents to scabbard body - overall length 38\"

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