Original U.S. WWI Era German-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer's Sword with Original Leather Scabbard & Sword Belt by Horstator of Solingen Receivers which had been a weak

which had been a weak point of the old design

The Luftstreitkräfte organization changed substantially as the war progressed

though there are some semi circular marks on one side suggesting it was used as a hammer on something cylindrical

Just about all of the blacked copper coating has worn away

a distinguished member of the 752nd Squadron

Original U.S. WWI Era German-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer's Sword with Original Leather Scabbard & Sword Belt by Horstator of Solingen Receivers which had been a weakOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a scarce M1852 Naval Officers dress sword with a gorgeous triple etched blade, manufactured by Solingen based maker Horstator. The sword is contained in a worn leather scabbard that is brass mounted, with knotted rope base fittings for the suspension rings, which are both present. There is also an entire sea serpent wrapped around the bottom mount, the drag. Also included is the original sword belt which the hooks