Dutch infantry NCO short sword M 1859/ No.3. (JP83-128)

"Nederlands Infanterie Onderofficierssabel M 1859. Korte sabel No. 3." / Dutch Infantry NCO short sword M 1859, No.3. Serial number : 13 on crossguard. Excellent- curved bright finished plain blade showing some light field sharpening and some graying only. Red felt washer. Excellent one piece brass hilt with ribbed handle and a typical Dutch steel rivet in the center. Brass massive crossguard with forward and backward swept quillon. Forward swept quillon with an acorn and is marked with a crisp Dutch inspection marking: Crown over IS. Crossguard is dated: 1900. 
Very good sink scabbard covered with black leather. Intact leather cuff with frog strap. All stitches intact and no serieus dents. 
Comes with a later added but genuine and correct red troopers sword knot.

Total length 60 cm.

These short swords are altered M 1819 No.2 Infantry troopers sword. Blade and knuckle bow were modified 
Hard to find Dutch NCO sword sword complete with its scabbard.