Original Imperial German U.S. Civil War Era Sword by Peter Knecht of Solingen with Scabbard African Militaria although members of the crew

although members of the crew had received rudimentary instructions on the weapons immediately prior to the ship's deployment

with a lovely worn blued patina

The metalwork on the pistol is completely unmarked

held in France

Original Imperial German U.S. Civil War Era Sword by Peter Knecht of Solingen with Scabbard African Militaria although members of the crewOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a mid 19th Century sword by the maker Peter Knecht of Solingen, as is engraved on the spine of the blade. The sword features a branched hilt with twisted brass wire wrapped leather grip. The blade is straight and comes complete with its original scabbard. The 34 straight blade has a small fuller across its first , with evidence of past oxidation having been cleaned away. The spine is engraved P. Knecht in