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An Antique Italian M1873 Cavalry Officers sword with knot - late 19th Century.
A fine Italian M1873 Cavalry Officers sword. The blade has a fuller on the spine, sharpened edge on one side and has it\'s original leather sword knot. The difference between the trooper\'s model and officer\'s model is the ebony handle. This model was more stiff then the Model1871, but not really good for both thrusting and cutting, but it was light and fast in comparison to the earlier types. On the back of the guard is a monogram engraved with the letter \'\'G C D\'\' wich can indicate it belonged to an officer of the 4th Cavalry regiment \'\'Genoa Cavalerria Dragoons\'\' The blade was most likely made in Solingen and has some light shallow pitting, Germany
Condition: Just fine. The guard has some shallow rust spots and the scabbard has several rustspots, Further in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Guard: 16cm
Blade: 91cm
Scabbard: 94cm
Total length: 109cm
