Lot 514
A Damascus steel sabre M 1852/79 for officers of the Dragoon Guards
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A104m | Live auction | 875 Lots
Hammer price € 3,400
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Slightly curved pipe-backed blade (darkened, no maker’s mark, point slightly bent) of genuine forged Damascus steel, one third etched, gilt and blued on both sides, with banner (tr.) “Eisenhauer Damascus steel”, cavalry trophy and dedication "B. Ortenbach s/l C. Buchka z. fr. Erng. 1890/91 / 1. Grossherzogl. Hess. Dragoner-Regt. (Garde-Drag. Regt.) No. 23". Nickel-plated iron basket hilt (rubbed) with sharkskin grip, silver wire wrap incomplete. Smooth iron scabbard (slightly pitted, small dents) with two movable suspension rings. Slightly damaged in places, traces of age. Length 104 cm. Rare and very representative.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
