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German Prussian Artillery Short Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
German Prussian Artillery Short Sword
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German Prussian Artillery Short Sword with Unit Markings, in leather scabbard. This 19th Century Prussian NCO artillery briquet short sword shows a pattern used by several European countries of that time period, featuring a solid brass handle with ''D'' guard, and slab-sided single edged blade measuring 21.75'' long. Maker's mark stamped into the ricasso area reads ''A R?''. Leather scabbard with brass fittings, with frog stud on the upper fitting. Condition is good with sharpening, some rust, light pitting, and possible re-pointing of tip of blade. Handle has a nice dark patina. Unit markings stamped into guard area read ''103.L.I.1.102.''; there are matching unit markings on the upper fitting of the scabbard. Leather scabbard shows much age and cracking to the surface finish but overall is sound with good stitching. Brass scabbard fittings show dark patina. OAL is 28.5''. Est.: $250-$400.