Imperial M1889 Cavalry Sword Hussar Regt. 1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8

Imperial Prussian Cavalry Sword M1889 with Interim or Dress model, triple etched for ' Husaren-Regiment " Kaiser Nikolaus II. von Russland " (1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 '. Nickel-plated guard with folding knuckle guard featuring the Prussian eagle and bakelite grips with residual knot. Single fullered blade, beautifully etched with the unit details contained in a blued panel, etched spine and the remaining face etched with a cavalry scene surrounded by foliate patterns and piled arms retaining felt buffer. Contained in a deep blued steel scabbard.
Husaren-Regiment " Kaiser Nikolaus II. von Russland " (1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 served on the Western Front from 1914 including the Marne, Arras, Lille and Ypres followed by a spell on the Eastern Front. It's final commander until its dissolution was von Manstein including the period when it lost it's commander after the Tsar was deposed in March 1917.
Good, clean condition with guard nicotine stained with bright blade with some light speckling. Would benefit from a sympathetic clean but has been left as it was acquired from a European source.
Available within UK ONLY

Code: 10201