{"product_id":"original-hungarian-pre-wwi-hussar-officer-s-sword-with-gorgeous-blade-engraving-scabbard","title":"Original Hungarian Pre-WWI Hussar Officer’s Sword with Gorgeous Blade Engraving \u0026 Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a gorgeous pre-WWI Hungarian Hussar officer’s sword with a tremendous engraved blade which depicts a hussar atop a horse over the Latin text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODEO ET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATRIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROPATRIAET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIBERTADE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI LEAVE MY COUNTRY, PROPERTY, AND LIFE FOR FREEDOM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side of the blade bears the Hungarian crest over the Latin text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATRONA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUNGARIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIRGO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATRON SAINT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUNGARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIRGO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rain chapes cover maker’s marks on both sides of the ricasso. One side is marked EISENHAUER. According to John Walter in \"Sword and Bayonet Makers of Imperial Germany\" blades were designated 'eisenhauerklinge' or 'iron cutter' as a declaration of quality, with similar terms in Belgium and a number of other countries. The other side of the ricasso has a maker’s logo we are unable to see fully to identify. One side of the chape is engraved with the initials CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 33⅜” blade is free of heavy oxidation with just some small chips along the edge .The wire-wrapped sharkskin grip is in good shape with areas of loss and looseness to the wire. The pommel is a lion’s head with gorgeous ornamentation with depictions of a knight and vinery along the hilt. The overall length is 38⅜”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included scabbard matches the sword well with similar floral designs on the suspension ring bases. Both rings are retained with a later added leather strap connecting them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 38 3\/8”\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 33 3\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 34 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43845145100357,"sku":"ONAC25SD0013","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0013MAIN.jpg?v=1760735196","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-hungarian-pre-wwi-hussar-officer-s-sword-with-gorgeous-blade-engraving-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}