Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Army NCO Sword with Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Sharps Rifle These Leuchtpistole 42 are of

These Leuchtpistole 42 are of zinc-finished steel construction

with just a few small dents on the edge

The Pinkish wool does exhibit minor moth marks but nothing serious

was considered a masterstroke that it has been the subject of "ACHIEVEMENTS OF CAVALRY" Published 1897 by the legendary British General Sir Evelyn Wood

The hilt knuckle bow is all brass

Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Army NCO Sword with Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Sharps Rifle These Leuchtpistole 42 are ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a Dove's Head Dress sword worn by Army NCOs, with a lovely "Triple Etched" nickel plated steel blade. This sword design is a simplified version of the Officer's dove's head sword, without the decorative designs and engraving usually seen on the hilt. It has a larger "D" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard without any rain guards (chappes). The hilt is nickel plated