Dutch Infantry officers sword M 1912 by Horster-Solingen.(JP100-171)

"Nederlands infanterie officiers sabel M 1912 -Wandelsabel-" / Dutch M 1912 Infantry officers sword. Minty chromium plated, slightly curved fullered blade with the Dutch quality proof mark: YZERHOUWER in a scroll on the blade. Leather washer is intact. German makers monogram: H.H.S. pierced by a vertical sword (= E.& F. Hörster-Solingen) etched in the fuller near the ricasso.
 Excellent+ gilt brass hilt with lion head and knuckle bow. Crossguard with forward swept quillon with puma head. Most of the original gilt is still present. Excellent black ebony grip with an intact and complex twisted brass wire winding. 
Superb silver nickel plated metal scabbard with one loose hanging ring. No dents.
Comes with its Excellent and correct Dutch infantry officers sword knot as found. Silver bullion and an orange core. No damage to the black cord.

Total length: 94,5 cm. Width at the ricasso: 1,9 cm

The M 1912 infantry officers sword is in use from 1912 on to present day.