Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Solingen Blade by E & F Horster and Scabbard - Dated 1901 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The grip wood is a

The grip wood is a wonderful brown color

name in ink on internal lining that reads 16168834 Volkening

though it is missing a chunk on the right side near the frame

There are 3 holes on each side of the sign and appear to be original and used as part of the method of securing the sign

but quite worn near the breech cone

Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Solingen Blade by E & F Horster and Scabbard - Dated 1901 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The grip wood is aOriginal item: Only One available. This is a textbook example of an upmarket Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress sword, with a German made blade. The sword comes complete with its scabbard. The blade, scabbard, and all of the fittings are fully nickel plated, making this a very attractive dress sword. The grip is wire wrapped sharkskin shagreen, and in form the sword is quite similar to other officer's swords used around the world at the time. The steel