Up for sale is this interesting sword of somewhat unknown origin. The blade is forged from good hard steel, 33 inches long with 11 inches raised back edge. It is deeply stamped below the langet with a faced moon, very similar to the marking of German trade blade of the 19 C which were sold to many places. The grip is wood inlaid with insets of Mother of Pearl and the cross guard and other handle fittings are engraved brass. Total length 39 inches. Very good condition. Small wobbling of the cross guard. The handle fittings and decoration suggests an East European / Balkan origin. A very good sword.