COMMEMORATIVE CORD (CUTLASS)

Prussia, around 1870
Straight single-edged blade with three fullers on both sides, etched decorations. On the right side with scroll motifs, war trophies and inscription: „Leib Kür. Reg. Großer Kurfürst / (Schles) No. 1“, on the left side with motifs of war trophies, oak branch with a ribbon and inscription: „Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit“. On broken blade a newly made tip. Guard and fittings of the grip made of bronze, smooth and undecorated. Grip covered with fish leather and wire. Length of blade 68 cm. Total length 82 cm. Condition restored.
Broken blade with a newly made tip Leib-Kürassier-Regiment „Großer Kurfürst“ (Schlesisches) Nr. 1. Founded 1674 and dissolved 1918.