Serbia, Principality. A Rare Diplomatic or Court Sword, by Wilhelm Clauberg, c.1875

Recently discovered in Pennsylvania, offered is a rare and early Serbian court sword, manufactured by highly prestigious Prussian maker Wilhelm Clauberg during the later half of the 19th century; Clauberg, most famously known in the West for exporting massive quantities of high-grade presentation and combat sabers to both sides during the American Civil War, this manufacturer also supplied and fufilled private contracts to courts in Eastern Europe; presenting a narrow blade synonymous with diplomatic swords, featuring a Serbian double-head eagle as well as traditional standards and floral designs on both sides of the heavily polished blade which measures 67 cm in length, presenting the Clauberg firm logo on the ricasso, the blade fits tightly into the brass hilt and guard as well as its wire wrapped handle, total length of 81 cm, without its leather scabbard, and remains in good condition as well as rare.