{"product_id":"original-wwi-imperial-german-army-officers-sword-with-etched-blade-and-scabbard-1","title":"Original WWI Imperial German Army Officer's Sword with Etched Blade and Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a classic German WWI Artillery Officer's sword. The nickeled brass alloy hilt consists of a blucher type design. The blade, although tired, still exhibits a full etched blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard Is made of nickel-plated steel. Since Officers in the Imperial German Army still carried their swords into the field during WWI, it is not completely uncommon to see these swords with a great deal of use. The rain chappe is engraved by the soldier with his initials, \u003cstrong\u003eF.S..\u003c\/strong\u003e The grip is a very nice sharkskin over a wood base. It is wrapped with three strands of twisted silver wire. The sharkskin is in fair shape with some material missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 33 inch blade of this sword is in decent condition, and shows signs of use from accumulated years in storage, mostly along the edge and tip. These were originally intended ceremonial swords, and not really intended for cutting. The blade has a brushed steel finish, with floral designs, military motifs, etc throughout running half way up the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard retains the end-clip of its original hanger still attached to the ring. Difficult to find with this piece still retained!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a very good condition high quality Imperial German Officer’s Sword. Ready to hang on the wall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: 33”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged with Fullers\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 38”\u003cbr\u003eHandguard: ”W x”L\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 33 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42020168761413,"sku":"ONSV23NOS40","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23NOS40__01.jpg?v=1728182474","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwi-imperial-german-army-officers-sword-with-etched-blade-and-scabbard-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}