This is probably from the reign of Hakon VII (1872-1957, crowned first king of Norway in 1905 on its separation from Sweden and its creation as a sovereign state). It would have been worn by Norwegian diplomats and senior members of the royal court. It is a high quality item made by Wilkinson Sword of London, with their logo etched at the forte.
This is stylistically the most interesting of this series of three Scandinavian court swords. The design is loosely based on the French models of the early 19th century, but with a distinctive art deco styling (particularly the pommel and the knuckle bow). The gilt strapwork elements of the hilt are identical to the Swedish sword, so one can fairly decisively date them to within ten years of one another.
The mounts are gilt bronze with mother of pearl grips. Some 90% plus of the original gilding remains. The blade is a back sword type, ie with a single edge, also of French design. The scabbard is black calf leather, in very good shape with a little wear showing half way down. There is a small ding to the bottom chape, half way down.
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[Edged Weapons : Swords : Norwegian : 20th Century]
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