Bavarian Cavalry Officer Sword. No maker. This model sword is identical to the one pictured on p. 430 of Angolia's new sword book, with the exception that the nickel scabbard only has a fixed single ring mount versus a double ring mount. Hilt and Bakelite grip are in exceptional shape. Crossguard features the large Bavarian lion holding shield and sword. Blade is double-etched with a faded blue panel on the obverse side. In the center panel is the following: "4. Chev. Reg. Konig". A bust of the Kaiser is also featured in the motif. The reverse of the blade has a raised gold etching of charging mounted Cavalry troops wearing Garde du Corps helmets (similar to the blade pictured on p. 164 of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany. This sword was a veteran purchase in the state of Massachusetts and was purchased complete with a scarce Imperial sword knot with maroon leather strap, yellow crown and green-colored loose acorn. Nickel scabbard is dent-free and only shows minimal wear. Nice vet purchased sword! Exc. (7436) $630.