{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-hessian-infantry-officer-s-sword-scabbard-with-sharkskin-grip-by-otto-mertens-of-solingen","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword \u0026 Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely \u0026amp; scarce example of a WWI Era Hessian Infantry Officer’s sword \u0026amp; scabbard. The hilt is lovely silvered brass with a great ornate guard design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25¾” blade is in good condition and retains much of its nickel-plating. It is marked on one side of the ricasso with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTTO MERTENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a scarcely seen maker during this period. The blade has some light oxidation near the tip. The hilt is in fantastic shape with the sharkskin wire-wrapped grip in great condition without any serious loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is fully painted black but we are unsure if the paint is new or old. The suspension rings are retained, but there is some denting in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 25 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 31 1\/4“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3¾”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 26 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42314861838405,"sku":"ONJR25RJAN063","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25RJAN063__01.jpg?v=1738010558","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-hessian-infantry-officer-s-sword-scabbard-with-sharkskin-grip-by-otto-mertens-of-solingen","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}