Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An M1909 Army Officer's Sabre Hold (Kaiserlich-Österreichischer Franz-Joseph-Orden Ritterkreuz)

(Kaiserlich-Österreichischer Franz-Joseph-Orden Ritterkreuz)

It was therefore difficult for this bravery to shine forth and distinguish itself amidst a more general show of courage

3rd Class with Case - Neck badge with swords

The handle grip consists of two pieces of polished staghorn

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An M1909 Army Officer's Sabre Hold (Kaiserlich-Österreichischer Franz-Joseph-Orden Ritterkreuz)Of quality production for a high ranking officer, with finer detailing than the standard issue 1909 model sabre, including a 85 cm silvered steel blade with a fuller running through the mid section of the blade, engraved markings above guard, with loss of silvering to tip with some oxidization at tip as well as above guard, leather washer intact. Brass hilt with Pahlavi crown and feather iconography, handle is wood with wiring that has come loose over