Imperial NCO Artillery Sword w/Double-Etched Blade. WK&C (king head & knight head) TM. Plain nickel-plated hilt shows light surface wear to dove head pommel, plain knuckle-bow and crossguard with several spots of light lifting to obverse crossguard and knuckle-bow. Black Bakelite grip is perfect showing only light surface wear with tight twisted wire wrap present. Plated, double-etched blade measuring 33" in length grades excellent++ showing only light surface wear and runner marks. Obverse blade features floral pattern with crossed cannon, central panel with raised inscription, "Altmark. Feld-Art.-Regt. No 40", and mounted artillery trooper in parade uniform. Reverse blade features floral pattern, horse heads, mounted artillery section with riders, cannoneers, caisson and artillery piece. 100% of light gray background frosting remains in etched patterns. Red felt blade buffer pad is present. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of its original black enamel which shows only light surface wear and minor crazing. Beautiful example of a rare Imperial, double-etched sword! Exc+ (18143) $495.