Original Belgian Pre-WWI Diplomat’s Court Sword by Fonson of Brussels - Circa 1900 British Militaria 1916 in Buffalo

1916 in Buffalo

The knife is functional

It looks as though he may have traveled to the holy land with the sword in 1898

with lovely early "Fleur-de-Lis" proof marks surrounding a maker's "Touchmark"

is definitely visible

Original Belgian Pre-WWI Diplomat’s Court Sword by Fonson of Brussels - Circa 1900 British Militaria 1916 in BuffaloOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine example of a late 19th Century Early 20th Century Belgian Made Diplomats Court Sword by the firm of Fonson & Cie. The sword itself mimics the appearance of the classic British Model 1796 Officers Sword, which traditionally was a very popular design amongst the European market for decades. The Sword features a faintly etched blade, with each side exhibiting decorative scrollwork extending halfway up the blade.