Presentation Saber,
circa 1895
This is an Imperial German Presentation Saber, circa 1895 - unknown branch indicator on the crossguard langets
(the ears that extend downward over the blade flat or ricasso). These are considered Imperial German - beginning
about 1890 - and many variants were used in many branches of the German aristocracy, through WWII.
Nazi Third Reich specimens would be similar, but would display the "eagle and swastika" emblazoned on the cross-guard langets.
You can usually find the manufacturer's name on the blade ricasso (the blade flat near the crossguard), hidden by
these langets.
This particular example bears the an inscription on the blade, dating it to the year 1895.
Hilt is constructed of gilt brass, P-guard; lion-head pommel; grip is leather with decorative wire wrap.
Single-edged blade, single fuller on both sides.
Scabbards are sheet-rolled steel, single hanger ring, all black enameled.
