A super rare Prussian 1848 Experimental Naval Cutlass of massive proportions. This is the only example of a very distinctive naval sword that is likely to have been based on contemporary Prussian cavalry sword hilts of the period although the hilt appears to be of a larger size. Is an extremely well made cutlass as would be expected of a Prussian military edged weapon. Comprises an open basket hilt with very thick hilt bars and ribbed leather grip.
Hilt dated to 1848 and with royal cypher
The hilt is dated to 1848 and features the “FW” royal cypher for Emperor Frederick Wilhelm IV (reigned from 1840 – 1861). The blade is very unusual and has a sawback edge to the top of the blade although it does not appear to be very sharp – wondering whether it would have been used to parry sword blows. The blade is just under 2 inches at the forte and double-edged towards the end of the blade. Blade length is 30 inches (36 inches overall).
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