Argentine Cavalry Sword, German Mfg, Weyersburg

Original era manufacture. Imperial German quality manufacture, 33 inch plated steel blade running straight and true, quill back on the top of the blade 9.5 inches from the point.Weyersburg name on the reverse ricasso, with a partially obliterated Argentinian crest on the obverse. This removal attempt at the Argentine markings seems to be a typical feature of that nation's bayonets and other weaponry which passed into surplus.Chromed steel basket guard, again with theArgentine crest partially removed, brown bakelite grip of a ribbed design. Plated steel scabbard which is dent free.