Believe it's a ww1 cavalry sword
24 April 2023
Description

Has a star etched in the blade with the word proved

Dimensions

About 3ft in length

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
Apr 26, 08:34 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $400 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear David,

Thank you for choosing Mearto for your online appraisal.

Based on images and available information, this item is:

It appears to be a rare European WW1 Cavalry Officers Sword, being a German-Turkish-made type, of a very unusual pattern. Fullered blade, 3 feet long, in good condition. Engraved in the blade.

It has been called the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. In use, it, like other thrust-based cavalry swords, is best described as a one-handed lance, due to its complete lack of utility for anything but the charge.

Good condition.

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