Measuring 37 1/4 inches overall, this sword is fitted with a 31 3/4 inch curved single fuller blade, showing a fine Damascus pattern down the length. An etched and gold washed panel wraps around the bottom of the blade, with "EISENHAUER/DAMASTSTAHL" (Iron Hewer/Damascus Steel) on the left side over the "P.D.L." stamped logo, a faded signature on the spine, and "MIT GOTT/fur/KOENIG u VATERLAND" (With God for King and Fatherland) on the right. The hilt is gilt brass, with a panther-head rear quillion, a nondescript head on the right languet, a blank inscription shield on the left, deep floral and leaf accented spine, a lion's head pommel with red glass eyes, and a wire wrapped rayskin grip. With an iron scabbard with brass fittings.

Very good. The blade shows a very strong Damascus pattern, with a few light handling marks. The hilt retains traces of the original gilt finish, showing fine aged patina with a few dark spots and light scuffs on the grip. The scabbard shows a mixed gray patina.