Original Imperial German U.S. Civil War Era Sword by Peter Knecht of Solingen with Scabbard African Militaria which was taken by Soviet

which was taken by Soviet forces on February 11

with a lovely worn blued patina

A series of orders issued by Gen

however the black enamel has degraded

Original Imperial German U.S. Civil War Era Sword by Peter Knecht of Solingen with Scabbard African Militaria which was taken by SovietOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a mid 19th Century sword by the maker Peter Knecht of Solingen, as is engraved on the spine of the blade. The sword features a branched hilt with twisted brass wire wrapped leather grip. The blade is straight and comes complete with its original scabbard. The 34 straight blade has a small fuller across its first , with evidence of past oxidation having been cleaned away. The spine is engraved P. Knecht in