Imperial M-89 Cavalry Sword w/Etched Blade. ACS, scales TM. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear and dark age patina to pommel, knuckle-bow and folding handguard with Prussian eagle. Black, celluloid-over-wood grip shows light surface wear with two cracks to celluloid. Plated blade measuring 32 1/2" in length features double-etched floral and military motif designs on both obverse and reverse. Obverse blade features a center blued panel with the raised inscription, "2. Hannov. (Hannovarian) Drag.-Reg. No 16" while the reverse blade features a central blued panel depicting six mounted soldiers conducting a cavalry charge. This regiment was stationed at Luneburg southeast of Hamburg with King Albert of Belgium serving as chief of the regiment. White leather blade buffer pad is present. Steel scabbard retains approximately 75% of its original black enamel with two light surface depressions. Exc. (18101) $595.