This German naval officer's sword bears a 80cm pipe-back blade, and is marked by Hörster Solingen. The grip has very pleasing golden hues throughout its surfaces. The grip is wrapped with twisted brass wire. The pommel is the standard lion head variety with long style jaw. This cat has had his whiskers hand enhanced as well as the mane area which runs partially down the backstrap. The backstrap features raised floral designs. The grip tabs also have matching floral designs. The ferrule below features standard raised oak leaves and acorns. The “D” guard is a fairly narrow type and it also features raised floral designs having good enhancing and pebbled backgrounds. The blade of this example is a real beauty having high quality nickel-plated finish.