The Prussian M1852 naval cutlass was the first cutlass designed by the German States. It was heavily influenced by earlier French cutlasses and replaced the Prussian M1849 cutlass, itself a close copy of the French M1801
The guard is in very good condition and retains much of its original black finish. The leather covered grip is in good condition with age and use related wear. The blade has a good overall patina with some pitting towards the tip. The spine is stamped with a Crown over W, for Emperor Wilhelm the Great. This is a good, honest example of a scarce Prussian naval cutlass dating to the period of the Danish-Prussian War of 1864 and the Austro-Prussian War of 1866.
The Prussian M1852 naval cutlass was the first cutlass designed by the German States. It was heavily influenced by earlier French cutlasses and replaced the Prussian M1849 cutlass, itself a close copy of the French M1801
The guard is in very good condition and retains much of its original black finish. The leather covered grip is in good condition with age and use related wear. The blade has a good overall patina with some pitting towards the tip. The spine is stamped with a Crown over W, for Emperor Wilhelm the Great. This is a good, honest example of a scarce Prussian naval cutlass dating to the period of the Danish-Prussian War of 1864 and the Austro-Prussian War of 1866.
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