Lot 6323
A sabre M 1796 for officers of the light cavalry
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
Elegantly curved, richly decorated wedge-section blade featuring a double-edged point aligned with the spine, unmarked, half-etched on both sides on a gilt background with scrollwork, British coat of arms, royal cipher “GR” under crown, antique goddess figure and banner “Warranted”. Iron basket hilt with sword-knot slot, sharkskin grip (rubbed, traces of adhesive near the pommel) with triple wire wrap. Iron scabbard (slightly pitted in places, small dents) with two movable suspension rings. Slightly damaged in places, traces of age and use. Length 86 cm. Rare, well-balanced and impressive officer's weapon.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
