Germany, Imperial. A Model 1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword Auction Archive 18 mm (w) x 21

18 mm (w) x 21

After settling a plan of attack

set within a red enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “NATIONAL-SOZIALISTISCHE D

The shako measures 170 mm at the front not inclusive of the visor and rises to a height of 200 mm at the rear

Gray and violet embroidery

Germany, Imperial. A Model 1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword Auction Archive 18 mm (w) x 21(Infanterie Offizier Schwert M1889). A well preserved Model 1889 Infantry Officers sword, measuring 100 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 94 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with a wide fuller running approximately two thirds of the length of each side. It sits securely within a multi piece hilt, with the seam covered by a partially intact red wool buffer pad. The hilt features a