art-of-swords:Cavalry SwordDated: 1732-97Culture: PrussianMedium and techniques: gilt brass, steel,
art-of-swords:Cavalry SwordDated: 1732-97Culture: PrussianMedium and techniques: gilt brass, steel, wood, copper wire, gold/struck, etchedMeasurements: overall length 102.5 cmThis sword of the Officer of the Prussian Curassiers and Garde du Corps features a gilt-brass hilt with rounded quillon-ends. The wooden grip is covered in brown leather and bound with copper wire. The one-edged blade has two fullers, struck on outer face with an eagle mark.Source: Copyright © 2016 Royal Collection Trust/Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II -- source link