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Royal Bavarian Officer's Sword.
No maker TM. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show
light surface wear with rampant lion and Bavarian
shield langet. Black celluloid grip shows light
surface wear with no cracks or chips. Straight,
plated, etched blade grades EX++ showing light surface
wear but, no nicks. Obverse blade features two line
dedication, "6 Chevauleger Regiment Prinz Albrecht
von Preussen" (6th Heavy Cavalry Regiment Prince
Albrecht of Prussia). Reverse blade feature 4 ¾"
long etched panels with floral design and raised
inscription, "In Treue Fest" (Steadfast
with Loyalty) and complete with white felt blade
buffer pad. Steel scabbard retains approximately
90% of the period black enamel showing light surface
nicks/crazing. Scabbard eyelet and ring are attached
directly to the scabbard shell as was customary
for the Bavarian swords. EX+/EX++(27206) $785.



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