Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era Model 1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen with Scabbard & Sword Knot Stocks on the lengthy Trans-Atlantic voyage

on the lengthy Trans-Atlantic voyage

and we can see some pitting and other damage to the aluminum material

Two straight shafts were placed on each side of the cheek pieces facing forward

The left side of the helmet has the divisional insignia of the 78th Infantry Division "Lightning"

It features both body and fin position rack loops for use in clusters or single mountings on close-combat aircraft

Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era Model 1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen with Scabbard & Sword Knot Stocks on the lengthy Trans-Atlantic voyageOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Austrian Model 1861 saber was the sword used by the Austro Hungarian Army in WW1 and it continues to be the pattern used for the modern dress saber of Austria. This example however appears to pre date the war by a few decades, as it is marked as being manufactured by F. Hrster of Solingen. This company was founded in 1850 by Friedrich Hrster, and was in existence until 1870, when Friedrich Emil and Fritz Hrster