M1873 GERMAN / PRUSSIAN CAVALRY SABER CAPTURED FRENCH FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BLADE Civil War some staining and general wear

some staining and general wear from age

Kreigsmarime number N31059k matching on both scabbard and bayonet indicating that it was issued to navy personnel at Marinestation Nordsee / Matching number 2898 K on scabbard and bayonet as well (reverse side) Dated 1939 “39” on the spine / Two WaA stamps on the handle / Blade length is 9 7/8 inches / Overall length is 15 1/8 inches / Original leather frog / The scabberd is missing it’s metal attachment for a frog / Blade has signs of sharpening and discoloration / Patches of original blueing scattered / Signs of sharpening to the blades edge and surface

were all exclusively engaged in medical care activities

stamped tombac award with a wash and blue and white enamel work

to Patrick and Jane (Jones) Lawler

M1873 GERMAN / PRUSSIAN CAVALRY SABER CAPTURED FRENCH FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BLADE Civil War some staining and general wearOriginal Prussian Model 1873 cavalry saber that was made from a French Model 1822 cavalry saber captured during the Franco Prussian War. Blade has Chatellerault Arsenal markings on the spine. Sword is clearly German unit marked R. A. M. K. 15. 69. on the guard and scabbard for an Artillery Munitions Column. Overall size is 36 with a 30 blade.