Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Army NCO Sword with Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Sharps Rifle This was a non-lethal parachute

This was a non-lethal parachute retarded flare that could be used for battlefield illumination or as a signal flare

The hilt knuckle bow is all brass

starting at the organizational level of "Untergau"

The scabbard is marked SENEC on the reverse

The Pinkish wool does exhibit minor moth marks but nothing serious

Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Army NCO Sword with Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Sharps Rifle This was a non-lethal parachuteOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a Dove's Head Dress sword worn by Army NCOs, with a lovely "Triple Etched" nickel plated steel blade. This sword design is a simplified version of the Officer's dove's head sword, without the decorative designs and engraving usually seen on the hilt. It has a larger "D" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard without any rain guards (chappes). The hilt is nickel plated