Lot 6374
Damascus presentation sabre for General Louis Joseph Maupoint, circa 1806
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Hammer price € 5,000
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Slightly curved, pipe-backed blade (stained in places) with a Damascus pattern, pandour point, yelman and false edge. Both sides of the upper third lavishly etched with gold-inlaid ornaments with trophies and tendrils, and the bearer's monogram „LM" in an oval. The motto „Pro Patria Pro Domina" in an oval on the other side, the maker „Manufacture de Klingenthal Coulaux Fréres" on the spine. Empire-style knuckle-bow hilt in gilt, non-ferrous metal with lion's head pommel and ornate, gilt copper wire winding. Non-ferrous metal scabbard of oval cross-section (probably of German manufacture, small dents, remnants of gilding). The front embellished, two movable suspension rings on ring bands in relief. The chape worn from use. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 104.5 cm. By all accounts, Louis Joseph Maupoint (1766 - 1849) was presented this noble sabre by the 10th Hussar Regiment in 1806 on his appointment as commander of the 16th Chasseur Regiment of the Grande Armée.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
