Original Imperial German Model 1870 / 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer Sword with Scabbard French Field Equipment The cylinder scene is unfortunately

The cylinder scene is unfortunately completely worn away

It was developed at the Koishikawa Arsenal and is named for its year of adoption in the Japanese dating system (the 26th year of the Meiji era

with just a bit of light fraying on the cord

Also included is an original WW1 Croix de Guerre Citation Certificate for the USMC 5th Marine Regiment for their actions during the Battle of Soissons (Aisne-Marne) July 18-21

Original Imperial German Model 1870 / 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer Sword with Scabbard French Field Equipment The cylinder scene is unfortunatelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Quite possibly one of the finest examples of an Imperial German Officers Sword we have ever had the pleasure of offering! This is a wonderful condition example of an Imperial German Model 1889 Infantry Officer sword and scabbard. The hilt is a gilded brass D shape guard with the Imperial German eagle of Kaiser Wilhelm II cypher emblazoned on the grip. The Imperial Eagle portion of the guard folds in or out, depending