German Unification Era Artillery FA Hermes 1872 Blucher Officer Sword & Scabbard

Description

Items
:
Officer Sword & Scabbard
Country:
Germany
Era:
German Unification Era
Sword Manufacturer:
F.A. Hermes
Sword Model:
Artillery Blucher Sword
Scabbard:
Yes - Minor dings, rust and scratches
Scabbard Manufacturer:
Unmarked
Scabbard Model:
Artillery Blucher Sword
Markings:
Sword - F.A. Hermes (On ricasso) / Crown over W / 72 (1872) (On spine) / Proof Marks / G / 5.A.5.62. / Crown over W 72 (On Guard) : Scabbard - No markings
Blade Length:
Approximately 29.75"
Sword OAL:
Approximately 35"
Originality:
Original
Quantity:
1x
Accessories:
None
Description:
This is a German Artillery Blucher Officer sword.
Condition:
The sword is in fair/good
condition. Pommel and guard are in good shape with signs of light dings and rust. They are all tightly bound with no loose wiggling. Grip is in poor condition, leather is dried out cracking and missing a chunk on the left side. Binding has worn off and wood underneath shows a crack. Finish is tarnished. G
uard, ricasso and spine have markings. There is no etching on the blade or spine. It has a single fuller.
The blade is in good shape with no pitting and some minor rust. It is a curved blade. There are dings and chips on the blade side. Light scratches can be seen along the entire length of the blade.
It comes with a scabbard and the sword/scabbard is a tight fit.
Scabbard is in fair condition and shows signs of use and wear. There are visible dings, rust and scratches. Everything is held together tightly. Ring is securely in place. There are markings on it.
As with all used items, a light cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards. Please see our photographs for a better understanding of the contents and its condition.
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