Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Blade by WKC, Scabbard & Troddel Knot Military Art with just a bit of

with just a bit of wear around the edges from storage

the unit moved to Nadzab Airfield

The designation comes from the year it was introduced

This is a particularly nice example decorated over its entire front surface with engraved brass panels bearing engraved/stamped ring motifs

These rough tools sometimes had grenade heads filled with sand

Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Blade by WKC, Scabbard & Troddel Knot Military Art with just a bit ofOriginal item: Only One available. This is a textbook example of an upmarket Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress sword, with a triple etched German made blade. The sword comes complete with its scabbard and a troddel knot tied to the grip. The blade, scabbard, and all of the fittings are fully nickel plated, making this a very attractive dress sword. The color of the troddel knot loop should identify the unit, however we have not been able to determine