Antique Model 1904 WWI Austrian Cavalry Sword

This Austrian Cavalry Officer Sword is a model 1904. It is mounted with a slightly curved, quillback blade that measures 29 1/2 inches in length. The blade is plated and remain in nice condition. It wears a beautifully highly detailed half-basket which is nicely pierced which also now has some flaking to its plating but no dings. The hilt is sharkskin covered and remains healthy with its original twisted wire wrap still tightly in place

Overall measuring 37 1/2 inches in length.