Imperial Presentation Damascus Infantry Sword. No maker. The beauty of this gorgeous heavy hilt on this piece is difficult to describe. Has heavily gilted lion head with red eyes. Near 100% of the gilting remains on this sword. The sharkskin grip on this piece is perfect with its triple wire wrap intact. Has the crossed sabers for Infantry Officer on the front langet. The reverse has a very ornate presentation plaque, which is unadorned. The tip of the crossguard is in the shape of a lion head. "Maiden Hair Damascus blade features an Imperial one-line inscription. Beneath that is written the following: "Husnrenvereinelbfeld 3.1904". This is raised in gold on the Damascus blade. On the reverse blade in raised gold is, "In Treue Fest". Has its leather buffer pad intact. Blade is very nice showing only light age in a few spots. Blued scabbard shows some wear and a couple of dings to the obverse and reverse. Scabbard has two rings but has been period altered so that the wearer would only utilize the upper ring. Attached to the upper ring is the period hanger. Leather is old and shows much age. Buckle is very unique having two lion heads in an elongated shape. I cannot over-emphasize the beauty of the hilt on this particular piece as most of the fire gilting remains, which makes this sword quite striking! Exc+ (11841) $2,695.