German Franco-Prussian Era Supply Train Sword and Sheath, Matching Unit Markings, 1871
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $575.00

Original era manufacture. Issue sword with unit markings, 13.A.F.H.M.4.15 stamped on both the guard and scabbard throat. 13th Handwerker Abteilung des Fuss Artillerie, 4 company, 15th weapon. Polished steel blade by Weyersberg measuring 34 inches in length, with a Crown W 71 stamped into the spine. The blade is clean and runs straight and true. Evidence of an old cleaning along it's length with minor pitting. Steel basket guard with a leather wrapped grip. Darkened steel patina steel scabbard with minor scattered denting from service use. The leather finger loop is a replacement.