£1,200
An Imperial German officer's dress sword, curved, pipe backed blade 32", double edged at point, etched and gilt for half length with elaborate floral and foliate panels, and maker's name "M. Neumann, Hoflieferaut (Purveyor to the Court) Berlin" along the back edge, false damascus to lower half of blade, elaborate gilt hilt with crossguard and quillon, langets, knucklebow, lion's head pommel and backstrap, with ornamental panels and foliate devices overall, and coat of arms to centre of knucklebow, wirebound fishskin grip, with its steel scabbard with 2 brass bands and rings, retaining a little original plating (light surface rust). Generally Very Good Condition, retaining most original gilt. Plate 19
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