A German Army Officer's "Dove Tail" Sword By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., Solingen Hold marked "9 CT" on the

marked "9 CT" on the clasp

marked MADE IN ETHIOPIA

The shoulders have button down epaulet straps held in place via metal buttons

well stamped Alcoso Soligen

The Battle of Corunna took place on January 16

A German Army Officer's "Dove Tail" Sword By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., Solingen Hold marked "9 CT" on theMeasuring 955 mm with the scabbard on, this sword features an 810 mm long, slightly curved, fullered, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a blade spine and a single dull edge, the blade remaining bright and crisp, and having a semi sharp tip. The blade's ricasso is maker marked "WKC" (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., Solingen) with the company's knight emblem, while the blade itself retains its crossgraining, exhibiting the usual in and out runner