Lot 6344
A dutch guard dragoons broadsword, ca. 1800
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
Sturdy double-edged blade with flattened central ridge. The ricasso with etched inscription band on both sides bearing the motto “PUGNO PRO PATRIA”, beneath it “Gardes Dragonders”. Iron knuckle-bow hilt with thumb ring. Grip with original fish-skin covering, slightly defective. On the back of the grip engraved “C No. 51”. Length 103 cm. The Gardes Dragonders (Garde-Dragoner) were a mounted Regiment in the Netherlands, established in 1672 as part of the guard troops. This cavalry unit, frequently depicted in the Vinkhuijzen collection of historical military uniforms, was later, in the year 1807, merged with the Gardes te Paard to form a new guard regiment.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
