Sword knot thumb|upright=1.4|Germany 19th century: Various colours and tassels of sword knots. thumb|upright=1.4|German cavalry officers' (dress sword, literally 'stabbing rapier') with sword knot, or . When worn, the sword knot is wrapped around the sword guard, or sometimes looped though a slot in the guard.
Sword knot thumb|upright=14|Germany 19th century Various colours and tassels of sword knots thumb|upright=14|German cavalry officers' (dress sword literally 'stabbing rapier') with sword knot or  When worn the sword knot is wrapped around the sword guard or sometimes looped though a slot in the guard