Austria, Empire. An Imperial and Royal (K.u.K.) Government Official's Sword, by Sollingen United Republic of with a red enamelled edge

with a red enamelled edge inscribed NATIONAL-SOZIALISTISCHE D

measuring 25 cm (w) x 29 cm (h)

the arm enamels demonstrating careful replacement to blue enamels and general restoration to preserve the piece visually

surface wear evident on the beaver's hind quarters

with guards

Austria, Empire. An Imperial and Royal (K.u.K.) Government Official's Sword, by Sollingen United Republic of with a red enamelled edgeSword is German made and incorporates a magnetic nickel plated steel blade, with a dull edge and having a very sharp tip, along with a flat spine, with the fuller running almost the full length of the sword on one side, along with being marked "SOLLINGEN" on the ricasso. The blade exhibits moderate surface wear and pitting, along with scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, measuring 730 mm in length and is firm in the