Original Argentinian Trooper’s German-Made Model 1898 Cavalry Sword with Scabbard & Frog by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Co. Japanese Army Recoil and counter-recoil were controlled

Recoil and counter-recoil were controlled hydraulically by means of a piston and spring combination connected to the recoiling mechanism and operating in an oil-filled recuperator cylinder mounted to the stationary trunnion block assembly

Of particular interest is the Summer of 1940 during the Battle of Britain which is very well documented with loads of photos of German bombers pounding English towns and cities

The handle length is roughly 32”

and the rough edges sanded down

and shows light wear throughout

Original Argentinian Trooper’s German-Made Model 1898 Cavalry Sword with Scabbard & Frog by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Co. Japanese Army Recoil and counter-recoil were controlledOriginal Item. Only One Available. Much like Chile, Argentina had also turned its attention towards the German Empire to redesign its army in the last decades of the 19th century but unlike its neighbor, it kept elements of French and Spanish influence so some of their uniforms can be seen as somewhat anachronistic but much fortunately they made that choice because their uniforms and swords can be some of the most ''colorful'' of the bunch. Just like