Original WWI German Prussian Infantry Officers Clam Shell Degen Sword with Knot

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Original WWI German Prussian Infantry Officers Clam Shell Degen Sword with Knot
Overall length is 37 1/2". One side of handle guard folds in for wearing, handle is tight. Blade has no edge nicks, engraved but its worn and difficult to read. Makers mark is a "-Z-" within a shield. Knot is worn but intact, branch color appears to be blue. No scabbard.
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