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WWII GERMAN HUSSAR OFFICER'S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
WWII GERMAN HUSSAR OFFICER'S SWORD.

Overall length: 38 1/4". Blade length: 32". Single fullered blade is etched over 1/3 of its length with numerous foliate motifs along with a blued panel that reads, "Hus. Reg. von Bieten (Brandenb.) No3" on 1 side. The other side reads, "Fur Ehr und Pflicht Bis Herz und Klingebricht" which roughly translates to, "For Honor and Duty Until Heart and Blade Break". Steel hilt with folding guard that features a central pierced Prussian eagle. Composite ribbed grip. Plated iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has scattered spotty oxidation but would be greatly improved by a cleaning. Hilt is a bit misshaped. Scabbard finish is about 90%. (02-16749-2/BF). $300-500.