Lot 6936
A sword M 1747 for enlisted men of the Prussian Dragoons
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Hammer price € 2,300
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Straight, biconvex blade (traces of rust, notches), with eagle mark at the obverse root, „POTZDAM" stamped on the opposite side. Double-edged central point (somewhat rounded). Brass basket hilt (loose, small cracks, traces of solder) with thumb ring, eagle's head pommel, stamped with „13:322” and „K 2:9” on the side bar. The black leather-covered hilt wound with brass wire. Slightly damaged in places, signs of handling and age. Length 101 cm. Rare, used edged weapon, with Kassel collection stamps. The Prussian Dragoons carried heavy cavalry swords with a biconvex blade until 1797, when the single-edged blade of triangular section was introduced.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
