Description
F.W. Höller Solingen, thermometer within double-oval TM. Gilded hilt fittings show very light surface wear to the highlights and 95%+ of factory gilding remaining to the superbly detailed panther head pommel with red glass eyes and raised oak leaf embellished knuckle-bow, ferrule, and crossguard. Black celluloid grip shows NO surface wear with no cracks or chips and with tight triple-twisted silver wire wrap present. Plain, plated blade grades EX++/near MINT showing very minor wear/runner marks and no major nicks or cuts. Blade is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free steel scabbard shows some surface wear with approximately 90% of its black paint remaining. Sword is complete with original Army sword knot grading EX++/near MINT.