Curved 35 1/2 inch blade with broad, shallow fuller, the forte engraved on both sides American Light Horse with a Federal eagle and shield. Spine signed Wilhelm Tesche Peters Sohn in Solingen Fecit. Broad slotted iron guard, the downcurving tip of the guard and the exterior of the knucklebow with fluted decoration. The backstrap and lion mask pommel with incised mane. Fishskin-wrapped grip bound in plain and plaited copper wire. Condition: blade with dark patina showing some light pitting and showing nicks to edge. Hilt with dark patina. Grip with minor tears to wrapping.
Curved 35 1/2 inch blade with broad, shallow fuller, the forte engraved on both sides American Light Horse with a Federal eagle and shield. Spine signed Wilhelm Tesche Peters Sohn in Solingen Fecit. Broad slotted iron guard, the downcurving tip of the guard and the exterior of the knucklebow with fluted decoration. The backstrap and lion mask pommel with incised mane. Fishskin-wrapped grip bound in plain and plaited copper wire. Condition: blade with dark patina showing some light pitting and showing nicks to edge. Hilt with dark patina. Grip with minor tears to wrapping.
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