Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Miniature Sword GTRexclude Brigadier General Nathan Bedford Forrest

Brigadier General Nathan Bedford Forrest

an 1897 graduate

the Second World War pair are un-named

and they should not have received special treatment over other veterans who have been denied similar recognition

Ferdinand declared Bulgarian independence from the Ottoman Empire

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Miniature Sword GTRexclude Brigadier General Nathan Bedford Forrest(Miniatur Schwert). A unique patriotic miniature sword, measuring 260 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 200 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade bears a double sided acid etched inscription in Fraktur script and sits securely within a one piece bronze hilt with guard. The latter features a highly detailed design consisting of an angel wearing a Pickelhaube, in turn