Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era Model 1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen with Scabbard & Sword Knot Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly in the standard long form

in the standard long form indicating years into the current emperor's reign: 昭 和 十 八 年 十 月

The tail piece of the bomb and all four fins are painted yellow

and both the barrel and receiver tang are marked with assembly number 34

The photograph was printed from the original negative which is part of the "Brearley Collection

This example is in fair condition overall but has some heavy fraying and damage at the ends of the pennant as shown

Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era Model 1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen with Scabbard & Sword Knot Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly in the standard long formOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Austrian Model 1861 saber was the sword used by the Austro Hungarian Army in WW1 and it continues to be the pattern used for the modern dress saber of Austria. This example however appears to pre date the war by a few decades, as it is marked as being manufactured by F. Hrster of Solingen. This company was founded in 1850 by Friedrich Hrster, and was in existence until 1870, when Friedrich Emil and Fritz Hrster