German Seitengewhr M1871

M/71 Cadet slim type – Lined brass hilt with a T slot, a round steel push button with an external leaf spring held by a screw, S shape steel crossguard with upturned quillion and muzzle ring, rear of the guard unmarked. Single edge flat steel sawback blade without fullers stamped King & Knights Head above WK&C. with trophies of arms and floral pattern etched in a panel, the back edge of the blade etched with the retailer/owner J. Thonnes Koblenz. Brass mounted black leather scabbard