Original Swedish Model 1859 Infantry Officer's Sword with Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms did not hold up well

did not hold up well over the years

destroying the VKF ball-bearing plant at Erkner

The blade mountings are the typical Rikugun Jumei Tosho Army style

Dating back to the late 1600s

Original Swedish Model 1859 Infantry Officer's Sword with Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms did not hold up wellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 19th Century Swedish Model 1859 Infantry Officer's Sword, with a lovely etched 32 1 2" inch long "Pipe backed" blade, also called the "Quill Back" or "key hole shape" (cross section) blade. The design is classic and very attractive. It comes complete with its original steel scabbard. The sword features a solid "Gothic" style brass half basket guard, which was originally fully gilt, and has lots of