Lot 6378
A sabre similar to the Hungarian infantry Prima Plana, circa 1798
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slightly curved single-edged blade (darkened, stained) with fullers on both sides and a double-edged point aligned with the back; faint traces of decorative etching at the ricasso. Smooth non-ferrous metal hilt with a bow guard and an oval, openwork guard plate; grip wrapped in black leather with fine wire binding. Housed in a black leather scabbard (showing craquelure, rubbing, and small cuts) with brass fittings (slip-on type) and a suspension stud. Minor localized damage; signs of use and age. Length 86.5 cm. Cf. Artlieb, Mit scharfer Klinge, vol. 2, p. 510.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
