Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Solingen Blade by E & F Horster and Scabbard - Dated 1901 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories and shows appropriate wear and

and shows appropriate wear and tear for its age but is still supple soft leather

it went to the Chemin des Dames region and fought in the Second Battle of the Aisne

though it is missing a chunk on the right side near the frame

but quite worn near the breech cone

Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Solingen Blade by E & F Horster and Scabbard - Dated 1901 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories and shows appropriate wear andOriginal item: Only One available. This is a textbook example of an upmarket Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress sword, with a German made blade. The sword comes complete with its scabbard. The blade, scabbard, and all of the fittings are fully nickel plated, making this a very attractive dress sword. The grip is wire wrapped sharkskin shagreen, and in form the sword is quite similar to other officer's swords used around the world at the time. The steel