German WWI Imperial Army Model 1890Officer’s Sword with Knot and ScabbardThisis an original German WWI Imperial Army Model 1890 Officer’s Sword with Knotand Scabbard known as a “Dove Head” or Mannschaftsabel. This sword dates toWW1, and is complete with its rare leather scabbard. Most scabbards for thismodel were nickel-plated steel. Grip wrappedin fish skin and twisted brass wire; integral pommel and back strap withriveted ears; large brass ferrule at the base. The sword has a... curved engravedsingle-edged 33" quill-backed blade, double-edged for the last 10". Themaker mark is under the brass shield under the hand guard. The sword measures38” long overall. The rare black leather scabbard with brass furniture is invery good plus condition with strong stitching and is tight and intact. Thegold bullion sword knot is in beautiful condition. The knot has an all goldacorn with red at the bottom and the faded gold cord has red stitching runningthrough it. K-0219