Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 14 Dec 2021
An Austrian model 1877 mounted artillery trooper's sword
An Austrian model 1877 mounted artillery trooper's sword, curved fullered blade 30.25 in., marked for the manufacturer (JUNG WIEN), further marked with a rack number (9) and a unit designation (FH12)*; steel hilt with broad knuckle bow, back quillon with sword knot slot and pierced terminal, back strap with ears, shagreen grip.
* Feldhaubitzenregiment No 12 (12th Field Howitzer Regiment) a regular army regiment.