WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICERS SWORD WWI

The saber has die cast, gilt plated, brass, hilt fittings consisting of an obverse, clam shell cross guard, a reverse, a ferrule, a "D", knuckle bow, a back-strap and a nicely detailed, pronounced lion’s head pommel. Cross guard features a high relief, embossed, vertical fouled anchor and Imperial Crown. Reverse guard is folding with the locking "hole" for the scabbard. The lion’s head pommel has a nicely detailed mane and pronounced snout. Sword has a 78cm long blade. Unmarked blade. Original grip wire is still present. Partial original leather scabbard. Decent example.