32 3/4” curved blade from a military sword. Ideal for sword fighting onstage. Forged iron guard and turned wood grip. In the 19th century virtually every small town had an opera house for theatrical performances. Costume and prop stock often contained antique weapons and armor which would not have otherwise survived. A classic example is the preservation of the beautiful morions of the Electors of Saxony which were given to the Dresden Opera House for costume use.