Lot 6241
A lion’s head grenadier sabre, 2nd half of the 18th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
Sturdy, broad, and slightly curved single-edged blade (pitted in places); an additional fuller near the spine in the middle section; gilded decorative etching (scrollwork, trophies) on a blued background in the upper third (showing wear). Multi-part cast brass hilt with a knuckle-bow, octagonal grip, and lion-head pommel. Later replacement black leather scabbard (showing wear) with brass fittings (retaining clips for the chape are missing). Minor damage in places; signs of use and age. Length approx. 90 cm. Cf. Lhoste/Resek, *Les sabres*, pp. 143–145.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
