I would say a Hunting sword of the second quarter of the 18th. century ,most probably German.The knuckle bow with a figure in the middle,the upper monster head and the decorated shell guard is typical for this time.The decoation lines in the upper part of the blade and the stylized stag ( antlers over the back) smells like Solingen.I wonder if there isn't the rose on the back of the blade.Also the decor of the grip,remembering of asiatic painting ,was made in Solingen.Certainly the weapon was used mainly for presantation and not for rough hunting.And yes, these kind of weapons are also loved by officers, mainly in the navy.
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