Lot 6287
A fascine knife for members of the National Guard, 1830–1848
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Double-edged gladius blade (stained, unsigned, unstamped), with three fullers on each side. Heavy brass cross-guard with a scaled grip. In a black leather scabbard (heavily scuffed, re-blackened) with smooth brass fittings (merely attached) and a carrying stud. Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Length 67.5 cm. Rare. Cf. Lhoste / Resek, Les Sabres, pp. 82, 83.353461
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