Bavarian Circa 1810 Infantry Trooper’s Sword
Single-edged hanger blade with narrow fuller running close to the spine and hatchet point. Brass hilt with round forward quillon and plain knucklebow, smooth brass backstrap with tang button, ribbed grip of black leather over wood. Black leather washer. No scabbard. Blade ~23½ inches in length (59.4cm), the sword 28¼ inches (71.8cm) overall.
The blade is engraved on both sides with the crown and cypher of Maximilian I Joseph, first King of Bavaria, who reigned from 1806 to 1825.
The blade is sharp with a number of nicks and chips to its edge in the upper portion. Scattered spots of cleaned pitting to the blade, more significant patches at the shoulder and near the tip. Some rounding wear to the tip sharpening marks, also polishing marks to the faces. The leather washer has some losses on one side. The grip is all intact with no losses. The brass hilt and backstrap have a few small dents and an even midtone patina.
