IMPERIAL GERMAN WILHELM I BERG LAND MINI SWORD

IMPERIAL GERMAN WILHELM I BERG LAND MINI SWORD
Imperial German Bergisches Land Commemoration / pledge mini sword to German Emperor Wilhelm I, circa 1871. Straight blade, acid etched on both sides with German sentences related to the Bergisches Land (berg) alliance to Rheinland Prussian Empire. Highly decorated brass hilt with pierced guard depicting a warrior Angel crowning the Imperial German Eagle. Oak foliates wrapped around the grip. Crown pommel. Steel scabbard with brass decorated fittings. Blade Length: 8.7/8" Total Length: 11.3/8"
Condition Report: Very good.