Imperial German Model 1889 Blue Gilt and Damascus Presentation Sword for the War Academy Fusilier Artillery Regiment Nr3, superb quality example of a model 1898 sword with fine quality heavy relief in form of Prussian eagle to the hilt, knuckle guard with heavy relief of oakleaves, top pommel with oakleaves relief, top pommel engraved with initials ‘H Z’. Horn grip with wire binding and monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II to the centre. Housed in steel parade scabbard with single brass band and single hanging ring. Fine blade with Damascus and blue gilt panels to both sides of the blade, etched with foliage pattern and presentation inscription ‘Ehrenpreis für hervorragende Leistungen auf der Kriegsakademie Fus Art. Reg. 3’, reverse with foliage pattern to the blue gilt panel. Edge also etched with blue gilt foliage pattern and ‘PAUL A HENCKELS, SOLINGEN’. The blade measures 78cms, overall 96cms. A superb example of a presentation model 1898 sword.