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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