Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Dress Sabre Archive The document is dated to

The document is dated to May 28

A bar featuring two decorations

Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a black leather strap

It is conferred upon deserving individuals for "high services rendered to education and teaching" and awarded in the following grades: Grand Cross (GCIP) (Grã-Cruz)

It was redesignated the 63rd Halifax Battalion of Rifles in December 1869 and authorized as the 63rd Regiment (Halifax Rifles) in May 1900

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Dress Sabre Archive The document is dated to(Heer Sbel fr Offiziere). An extremely well preserved Heer Officers dress sabre, measuring 98 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 84. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature, sharpened tip, unspoiled edges, and with fullers running approximately two thirds of the length of each side. It sits securely within a one piece gilded alloy hilt, with the seam covered by an intact brown leather