Officierssabel Marine before 1900

This is an anonymous work from before 1900 depicting an Officierssabel Marine, a type of naval officer's sword. The blade, 75 cm in length, is made of steel, while the hilt is adorned with intricate gold-colored metalwork. The hilt features a decorative pattern of scrolls and floral motifs, indicative of the craftsmanship that was valued in such military equipment. The Officierssabel Marine, like this example, was a symbol of authority and status within the naval hierarchy.