| An International Diplomat is someone who has | | | | wooden scabbard with two mounts. The locket |
| been appointed to represent a particular | | | | obverse is particularly decorated and has a frog |
| government and who has relations with people | | | | stud in the form of a leaf. The chape obverse is |
| from other governments, sort of like a Liaison. | | | | fully engraved and terminates with a ball finial. A |
| Diplomats that reside and represent nations all | | | | variation of the scabbard engraving between the |
| over the world have used the Sword as part of | | | | two grades has been noted but it's uncertain |
| their formal attire. Swords that were used by | | | | whether a rank differential was intended or if this |
| Military Troops have always been regulated, this | | | | was only a manufacturers variation. |
| you'd only see them using a particular type of | | | | The German Diplomats often used the Damascus |
| Sword. | | | | Blade Diplomatic Corps Sword. This was |
| However Ambassadors have a lot of latitude | | | | considered one of the most beautiful Swords of |
| regarding the type of sword they carry, so you | | | | the Third Reich. It has a very long, thin pointed |
| could end up seeing them one of many variations | | | | blade. The pattern comes with a flowing |
| of this Battle Weapon. American Diplomats | | | | serpentine and floral look. A fine damascus blade |
| started using Swords around the 1800's. These | | | | isn't available in any online retail shop and would |
| were generally Short in length and the blade was | | | | cost someone a small fortune. Diplomatic Corps |
| typically anywhere from 36-38 inches. Around the | | | | Officers were recruited from German Nobility. |
| 1850's the American Diplomats used to carry a | | | | The sword blade is typically 37 1/2 inches including |
| Sword with a straight blade that was tapered on | | | | the Scabbard. The fittings include very heavy |
| each side and had a fine point on the end of it. | | | | silver plating. |
| Often the bottom of the blade was decorated | | | | So the truth of the matter is, people from almost |
| with beautiful Military Insignas. Members of the | | | | every nation have their own Diplomatic Swords |
| Japanese Military Corps carried dress swords | | | | they use. The style, length, scabbard and other |
| suspended by either a black velvet frog or a | | | | factors depend on what country you are from |
| White Silk shoulder belt. They had a black covered | | | | and what the diplomat wants to carry. |