Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Model 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer Dress Sword with Scabbard by F. Damaschke U.S. Ammo both for salvage and because

both for salvage and because she was a major hazard to navigation

The three barrel bands of steel are NOT present

It has a clear makers label on the canvas hoist and halyard loops on each side of the hoist

The original members of the Honor Guard were chosen from each of the Divisions of the U

which matches the 6 stamped into the brown leather sweatband

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Model 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer Dress Sword with Scabbard by F. Damaschke U.S. Ammo both for salvage and becauseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German Model 1889 Infantry Officer sword and scabbard, as used up until the end of WWI. The hilt is a gilded brass basket guard with 3 fingers. The sharkskin grip is still mostly intact, with some wear on the raised portions. This model of sword would often have a leather fore finger loop on the inside of the guard, this example still partially retains the leather, and it is in solid