Antique German(?) military practice sword. (No ref.)
"Nederland Schermsabel Marechaussee O.I." / Dutch Marechaussee fencing sword O.I. . Very good heavy long fullered and curved blade. No markings. Correct blunted tip. Bright finished non-detachable hilt with a round bright finished bowl. Inside of the bowl is painted black. Steel hand guard is crossing over and is riveted to the bowl. Excellent wooden grip covered with winded brown tow. Tumb rest.
The complete sword is showing nicely grey patina.
Interesting and quite rare Dutch Marechaussee fencing sword. Around 1900.
Total length: 106 cm, Width at the ricasso: 2,3 cm
No markings.
Ref. Book: KLEWANG by J.P. Puipe. Page 123 for a very similar example.