German Weimar Period Hunting/Forestry Association Hirschfanger, By E. & F. Hörster, SolingenSaxon Model 1867 Cavalry Trooper’s Sabre, Garde-Reiter Regiment, 1867-73
Bavarian M1794 Fusilier Trooper’s Sword
Description
Single-edged hanger blade with narrow fuller running close to the spine and hatchet point. Solid cast brass hilt with ribbed grip, smooth backstrap, quillon with band next to the rounded finial, knucklebow hilt and tang button. No scabbard. Blade ~24¼ inches (62.6cm) in length, the sword ~29¾ inches (75.4cm) overall.
The blade has some patination and speckled light pitting overall, with patches of heavier pitting towards the tip and at the shoulder. Some nicks to the edge near the tip, the edge is sharp. The brass hilt has a coppery tone and light, even patina, with a few tiny dents.
