Original Imperial German WWI Triple Etched Kurhessian Train Battalion No.11 M1852 Presentation Sword Antique Winchesters there is a yellow painted

there is a yellow painted eagle with swas across the front of the helmet which was done by a USGI while still stationed in Germany during or directly after the war

The rifle has serial number M 30119 on the barrel

Blue pebbled paper-covered boards show minor scuffing

and is most likely a private-purchased example from Italy

There is also a small GESCHÜTZ in the upper right corner

Original Imperial German WWI Triple Etched Kurhessian Train Battalion No.11 M1852 Presentation Sword Antique Winchesters there is a yellow paintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a classic Nickel Plated Imperial German WWI Presentation sword, named to a Kurhessian Train Battalion. It conforms roughly to the M1852 79 Cavalry Sword pattern, with a lovely steel basket hilt. The presentation version is of course quite less robust than the cavalry issue, and these were privately purchased, so there is no acceptance marking on the spine. The design is relatively plain, in some respects,