Lot 6325
A sabre M 1796 for officers of the light cavalry, circa 1830
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
Strongly curved wedge-shaped blade (unmarked, slightly pitted) with a double-edged point aligned with the spine. Sturdy gold-plated non-ferrous metal guard (worn) with a guard bar. Ivory hilt (cracked, chip near the pommel) with a triple wire wrap of non-ferrous metal. Iron scabbard (dented, slightly pitted), with brass fittings at the top with a blade opening and two movable carrying rings. Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Length 86 cm. CITES documents enclosed. A remarkable English officer's sabre with Oriental influences.Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
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