Authentic Antique German Army (WWI – WWII) Sword Portepee Knot Tessel

Authentic antique German Army (WWI – WWII) sword, Portepee Knot. Internal wooden base wrapped in metallic bullion wire with black leather strap, finely embroidered in metallic wire in a repeating, opened, checkerboard pattern and slide adorned with metallic wire. 

  
CONDITION: Age and usage is showing. Slightest patina and minor wear 
 
MEASUREMENTS:
 
Overall length: 42.8 cm (16.85 inches).
 
Height of the boll with stem: 6 cm (2.36 inches)