Lot 6379
Two sabres M 1861 for infantry officers
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Nickel-plated, slightly curved back blade (sharpened), marked “Carl Grasser” at the root, double eagle stamp still discernible, nickel-plated iron basket guard, sharkskin grip (abraded) with wire winding, nickel-plated iron scabbard (dents, traces of rust) with fixed suspension ring and cavalry loop. Together with a second example with blade (darkened, stained, point rounded) by “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen”, guard and scabbard (dents) nickel-plated, black lacquered wire-wound hilt (abraded). Attached green sword knots incorrectly replaced. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 95 and 98 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?