VERY NICE GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER SWORD, NAMED
This is an extraordinary example of a Named, one of a kind German Artillery Officer Sword that dates from the early 20th Century. It is mounted with a fabulously patterned, fullered blade that measures 31 5/8 inches in length which remains in very nice condition with only some minor surface staining. The impressive basket guard is embellished in a gorgeous cut out leafy design and adorned on the face with a medallion that features the name of the Officer ” Friedrich Vogt ” please Google for more information… Along with the motto “Treu und Wahr”. The exquisitely detailed basket guard remains in superb, original condition with 95% of its beautiful bright gold wash still present and frames a healthy fishskin wrapped hilt that is sturdy and continues to wear its twisted wire wrap tightly in place along with a portion of leather finger loop. The plated metal scabbard also wears lovely gold washed fittings and although has a few small dings to the base fitting, overall remains very nice in its condition as well. Overall measuring 39 inches in length. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The free listing tool. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The item “VERY NICE GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER SWORD, NAMED” is in sale since Wednesday, December 30, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.