Original Imperial German WWI 20th (2nd Württemberg) Uhlans "King William I" M1889 Presentation Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen Germany with Engraved Name Martini-Henry Parts The 1st and 2nd Marine

The 1st and 2nd Marine Raider Battalions

These had to be fired with a blank cartridge or it would cause the rifle barrel to explode

The visors are not bent

especially in such nice condition as this

helped by Sheridan's personal encouragement

Original Imperial German WWI 20th (2nd Württemberg) Uhlans "King William I" M1889 Presentation Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen Germany with Engraved Name Martini-Henry Parts The 1st and 2nd MarineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Nickel Plated Imperial German WWI Presentation sword, used by a member of the 20th (2nd Wrttemberg) Uhlans "King William I". It conforms to the Model 1889 standard quite well, with a straight thrusting blade, and a basket hilt guard. The presentation version is of course quite less robust than the cavalry issue, and these were privately purchased, so there is no acceptance marking on the