Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Blade by WKC, Scabbard & Troddel Knot Military Art Year of Manufacture: Circa 1768-177

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1768-177

with just a bit of wear around the edges from storage

AIR FORCES U

denoting year of manufacture as 1861

indicating the MkIII version of the Snider Breech

Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Blade by WKC, Scabbard & Troddel Knot Military Art Year of Manufacture: Circa 1768-177Original item: Only One available. This is a textbook example of an upmarket Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress sword, with a triple etched German made blade. The sword comes complete with its scabbard and a troddel knot tied to the grip. The blade, scabbard, and all of the fittings are fully nickel plated, making this a very attractive dress sword. The color of the troddel knot loop should identify the unit, however we have not been able to determine