WWI Imperial German M1867 Cavalry Officers Sword Etched Blade Train Abteilung

Description

Original WWI Imperial German Hessen cavalry officer's dress sword. 33" blade has crisp 35.5 cm (14") etched panels on both sides. Etching on one side reads "Großherzoglich-Hessische Train-Abteilung Nr. 18" (Great Duke of Hessen Supply Column No. 18). Maker marked with "H" (Hessen, Holler, Horster?). Guard is damaged at one place, fish skin grip is in good condition, wire wrap is loose. The blade is tanished and not sharpened. The hilt and blade are all tight and solid.
No scabbard.
Length of the blade with handle: 96 cm (37 3/4")
Length of the blade without handle: 84 cm (33")
Width of the blade at the handle: 25 mm (1")
Thicknes of the blade at the handle: 6 mm
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