This is an unusual Early 20th Century / WW1 Era Imperial German Sabre. The sword has features of Field Artillery & Cavalry sabres of the era. It has a clean, curved 32 ½” sabre un-fullered blade & measures 38” overall length. It has the typical Imperial German form curved wire bound ribbed grip and flat curved knuckle bow guard. The cross guard unusually has ball finials. The blade has its original hilt washer. No maker marks are visible on the blade where they would normally be found under the guard langets. The langets are both marked ‘95’ within line decoration most likely a Regiment designation (95th Regiment ?). The sword has its steel mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:106
£395.00