Very good condition WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1873 cavalry sword. 29 ¾ curved blade has original bright finish with some brown, gray, and pitting on the upper half toward the tip.
Has been sharpened and still has original leather washer at the base. Remaining metal finish is mostly brown.Sword is unit marked J. On the left side of the guard, for issue to a Munitions Column.
Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has largely brown metal finish and a few small dings. Scabbard has matching unit marking near the throat to that on the sword. A tough to find Prussian Model 1873 cavalry sword with matching unit markings that will make a fine addition to your collection. The item "WWI GERMAN PRUSSIAN MODEL 1873 CAVALRY SWORD-1897 DATED" is in sale since Saturday, September 26, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items". The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.