Lot 6249
A sabre for members of the light cavalry, dated 1813
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
Slightly curved single-edged blade (stained) with fuller on both sides and double-edged head, two inspection stamps (“B”, “K”) at the root and the maker's etching “Manufre Impale du Klingenthal Juin 1813” on the back. Brass knuckle-bow hilt with two languets, inspection stamp “K” on the knuckle bow, crossguard shortened. Leather-covered grip with brass wire wrap. Iron scabbard (dents, traces of rust) with two profiled brass ring bands and movable suspension rings. Partially slightly damaged, signs of use and age. Length 99 cm. Cf. Lhoste/Resek, Les sabres, p. 306.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
