Measuring 35 inches overall, with a 29 7/8 inch etched single fuller blade with martial designs, "AHRENDT & KROGER SCHLESWIG" merchant mark on the spine, and an inscription to the 16th Schleswig-Holstein Hussars on the right. Cut-through nickel finished guard, with a folding counterguard and ribbed grip. With a metal scabbard marked "1.104" on the drag.

Very good, with flaking and areas of dark gray patina on the metal, a small amount of cracking and material loss on the grip. The blade is very fine. A small amount of play is present in the guard. Scabbard is good, with areas of spotting.