A dress officer’s sword of the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) in an oversized (große Ausführung) variant — the blade is noticeably broader and the grip larger than the standard regulation pattern. This bespoke specification, together with the exceptional quality of the mounts, points to a privately commissioned piece made for an officer of considerable means. complete with a leather scabbard and a gold-colored officer’s sword knot. The hilt is gilt, of openwork design, featuring the characteristic lion’s head pommel and a guard cup adorned with a relief depiction of an anchor surmounted by a crown, floral motifs, and rosettes. The grip is fashioned from ivory with horizontal fluting and wire wrapping. The blade is from multi-layered Damascus steel. The flats feature rich etched ornamentation with floral motifs and the retailer’s inscription “Waarenhaus für Armee & Marine in Berlin.” The scabbard is leather-mounted with gilt brass fittings, comprising a locket with shaped cutout, a middle band with suspension ring, and a chape with foliate ornamentation. An exceptionally rare example of dress naval officer’s weaponry of the highest quality from the German Empire period. 100% original piece.