Very good condition and guaranteed original pre WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1873 cavalry/artillery saber that is complete with correct original scabbard. Sword (left side of guard) and scabbard have matching unit markings-R. For a Light Munitions Column attached to a Reserve Artillery Regiment. 29 ½ blade has original bright finish with some scattered brown and gray and has been sharpened. Still has original leather washer at the base.
Remaining metal finish has brown patina with fine pitting. Leather grip shows some normal wear and scuffing. Steel scabbard has blue-brown metal finish and a few dents. A hard to find Prussian artillery sword with matching unit markings that will make an excellent addition to your collection.The item "PRE WWI GERMAN PRUSSIAN MODEL 1873 CAVALRY SABER SWORD-1898 DATED-MATCHING" is in sale since Friday, January 15, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Edged Weapons". The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.