PRE WWI GERMAN MODEL 1873 CAVALRY/ARTILLERY SABER SWORD - ERFURT 1873 - UNIT MARKED
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:25026377 |
Very good condition original pre WWI ImperialGerman Model 1873 cavalry/artillery saber that is maker marked “OTTO MERTENS”on the left ricasso and has Erfurt Arsenal markings on the right ricasso. Dated1897 on the spine. 30” blade has original bright finish with some scatteredlight pitting. Still has original leather washer at the base. Remaining metalhas mostly brown patina. Leather covered grip shows some wear. Sword is unitmarked “I.M.I.70.87.” on the left side of t...he guard for issue to an InfantryMunitions Column. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has originalblue metal finish with some turned brown patina and several dents. The throatscrews are replacements. Scabbard has a different Infantry Munitions Columnunit marking near the throat. A good example of a classic WWI German sword foryour collection.
