WW1 German Presentation Miniature Sword In Scabbard

Miniature German sword, made to the same specifications as the full size sword, scaled down to measure 11 inches overall with an 8 3/4 inch straight, single edged blade, with raised lettering in the German language on a gilt background that  translates to "We stretched the iron to manly defense. We give weapons to the swift army Jnder Esse glow in the beam of fire Master hand shapes the ringing steel. to the one side, and the opposite side translating to "Thou didst weld Germania's sword in Wettern, Thou didst shalt have honoured the empire to us in space, Thou wouldst weave a bond around the whole of Germany. Welcome to the Bergischer". The guard and pommel in gilt, as is the wrapping to the blackened japaned finish to the grip. The metal scabbard is steel with 2 suspension rings and gilt fittings. Wear to the finish of the steel scabbard, with the blade being mostly bright with some patina to the finish and dullness to the gilt finish. SKU: 61232