Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen Category_Martini-Henry Parts The end of the handle

The end of the handle has a nice iron KASHIRA (end cap)

with out a pan reinforcement bridle for the frizzen

The right breast above the pocket is enriched with a gold metal breast eagle insignia pin held in place via two horizontally-aligned vertical loops in tan threading

It's got that look of a well-worn blade that you only see from years of service use

Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen Category_Martini-Henry Parts The end of the handleOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely & scarce example of a WWI Era Hessian Infantry Officers sword & scabbard. The hilt is lovely silvered brass with a great ornate guard design. The 25 blade is in good condition and retains much of its nickel plating. It is marked on one side of the ricasso with: OTTO MERTENS SOLINGEN This is a scarcely seen maker during this period. The blade has some light oxidation near the tip. The hilt is in