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Title Hessian 1st Life Guard Grenadiers officer's sword
Nationality German
Period c 1890
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Nice example of a rare sword, unique to this regiment, with the Ludwig monogram fretted into the guard. Plain blade, no maker's mark, with all original polish. Superb nickel silver on steel scabbard. Brass grip wire missing.



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[Edged Weapons : Swords : German : 19th Century]

testimonials

The 3 medals have just arrived safely - very interesting. (From your description I was expecting ribbon to be dreadful; personally, I think that the "Russian Front" is beautifully 'aged'.)

M M, UK, 12.02.2013

Thank you. I received your letter and ammo pouch.

Very nice!

Thank you very much.

N T, Japan, 01.11.2012

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