Original German WWI Bavarian M1889 Degen Dress Sword by Christian Bock with Scabbard & Troddel Knot U.S. Documents & Books this was intended to carry

this was intended to carry eight (8) 50 round Lanchester / Sten Magazines in double pockets and had pouches for two individual grenades and/or Magazine loaders

each fitted with a live detachable finned Barrel Assembly

He continued in service

possibly used during the WWI Era

The header is a sleeve with two leather attachment tabs sewn inside

Original German WWI Bavarian M1889 Degen Dress Sword by Christian Bock with Scabbard & Troddel Knot U.S. Documents & Books this was intended to carryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine vintage World War I German Degen (Epee) Dress Sword, from what was then the Kingdom of Bavaria. It is still in great shape, with great plating on the hilt, guard, and blade, and comes complete with its original black painted steel scabbard, as well as a leather and fabric "troddel" knot. The swords basket guard and pommel cap are in great shape, and the guard itself has the the Bavarian lion holding