German (Prussian) Infantry Officers Degen (IOD) M 1819 a.A. Early model.

"German ( Prussian) Infantry Officers Degen. IOD M 1819 a.A. (a.A.= alter Art= Old model). Superb long straight bright fullered single edged blade with fuller running to the tip. No makers name on the ricasso. Beautiful deep etching on both sides and the blade spine showing floral motives, currasses, helmets, artillery guns, swords and flags. Intact felt washer. Beautiful brass detachable hilt with a brass D-shaped handguard and  a large urn shaped pommel. Non-folding crossguard and  a quillon with a  crown shaped finial. Perfect wooden grip covered with a fine twisted and complete brass wire winding. 
Perfect black leather scabbard with clear tooling and brass mounts. Brass chape and top mount with long brass frog stud. All stitches and staples intact and no dents to te fittings.

These swords were carried by Infantry officers but also by high rank officers of the Railway, the Mail and other non-military organisations.
A folding crossguard was introduced in 1882-83, so this example is an early model made before 1882

This model was replaced by the Prussian Infantry Degen IOD M 1889 n.A. (n.A.= neuer Art= New model) and was still carried during WWI
Beautiful and perfect example!
Total length 93,5 cm width at the ricasso 1,5 cm. Length of the hilt: 14,5 cm.

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