{"product_id":"original-austro-hungarian-pre-wwi-officer-s-sword-with-scabbard-sword-knot-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-cie-wkc","title":"Original Austro-Hungarian Pre-WWI Officer’s Sword with Scabbard \u0026 Sword Knot by Weyersberg Kirschbaum \u0026 Cie WKC","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional piece of history! It's a rather rare, original Pre to Early World War One era Austrian-Hungarian Officer's Sword. The sword is adorned with a beautifully designed half-basket guard that features gilt finish over brass, adding to its elegance and charm. The guard is still intact, retaining its originality, and is a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. The red felt buffer pad is worn but still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword is truly a sight to behold. The Austro-Hungarian Empire double-headed eagle coat of arms on the guard bowl is a stunning display of craftsmanship. The grip is a gorgeous wire-wrapped sharkskin example, with very little movement to the wire. The brass-mounted leather scabbard is still solid and has no visible stitching issues. The long locket \/ throat bears the Royal Monogram of Franz Joseph I of Austria. Despite being over a century old, the black gloss leather finish of the scabbard is still mostly present with cracking and crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickel-plated blade is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeyersberg, Kirschbaum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis company is a famous manufacturer of military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany - a city famous since the middle ages for its metal-working and craftsmanship in sword making, often called the \"City of Blades\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original sword knot is intact, but the material is fraying very heavily along the edges. A Lovely sword, ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 37”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 31 7\/8”\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 31”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43828811038789,"sku":"ONAC25SD0016","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0016__01.jpg?v=1760389606","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-austro-hungarian-pre-wwi-officer-s-sword-with-scabbard-sword-knot-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-cie-wkc","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}