A Kriegsmarine Naval Officer's Sword By E. & F. Horster, Solingen certificate_of_authenticity but eventually became a more

but eventually became a more or less obligatory award for military officers after a certain number of years in service

42 mm x 72 mm

"Washington - First in War

silver gilt with light blue and white enamels

A Kriegsmarine Naval Officer's Sword By E. & F. Horster, Solingen certificate_of_authenticity but eventually became a moreMeasuring 945 mm with the scabbard on, this sword features a 795 mm long, slightly curved, fullered, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a blade spine and a single dull edge, the blade remaining bright and crisp, and having a semi sharp tip. The blade's obverse ricasso is maker marked "E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN", the reverse ricasso is marked with the company's insignia, while the blade itself retains its crossgraining, exhibiting the usual in