PRE WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN DEGEN DRESS SWORD-NAMED TO GENERALLEUTNANT HERMANN KLOTZ

Description

Good condition original pre WWI Imperial German army officer degen dress sword. 31 ½’’ blade has been polished bright, with a little graying, and has worn etching. Brass hilt has nice even color. Folding guard functions fine and is engraved with the name Generalleutnant Hermann Klotz and dates “1866” and “1870/71”, which refer to the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War. Klotz served in both of these conflicts. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has nice black paint with a little flaking, no dents. Missing the throat screws. A rare and interesting sword that will make a fine addition to a collection.