An infantry officers double-edged cutlass and scabbard with textile belt.

Overall length 39.7cm.; blade length 25.2cm.; width at bolster 1.7cm. Hexagonal steel blade. Cross-guard. Handle in plastic imitating ivory, chip to upper part of handle. Cast gilt metal scabbard with two mounts. Germany, Solingen, 1930-40s. This is a fine antique cutlass of historical and cultural importance.