NAPOLEONIC BAVARIAN GERMAN SWORD W/ ENGRAVED BLADE

Early Napoleonic era German sword from Bavaria. Sword has an elaborate blue paneled blade with gold gilt with a dedication to each side. To the left side is the inscription "mit Gott für freiheit und vaterland" which translates to with God for freedom and fatherland. The blade is marked on the ricasso Geln Bond In Solingen while the reverse side of the blade is adorned with standard military motifs and crest of arms. Sword blade measures 33 inches with an overall size of 40 inches. The pommel is adorned with a lion head with oak leaves and acorns embossed on the P guard. The langets to each side also has a 3 dimensional Lion head to each side. The grip is made of fine ebony wood with checkering throughout. The brass scabbard with iron drag is also equally handsome with a grooved design to each of the sword rings. considering it's age, this sword is in excellent condition.