IMPERIAL GERMAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Rare gilt iron hilt with finely modeled lion head pommel, right langet with crossed sabers and the other elements with floral and geometric motifs. All with considerable gold remaining. Wire wrapped black horn grip. 30” broad fullered blade of fighting weight. As officer’s swords were privately purchased, this example was clearly specified to provide a weapon capable of performing on the battlefield. Rare variation in response to an individual officer’s desire for action.