Lot 6380
A pallash M 1769/96 for heavy cavalry men
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Matching-numbered issue piece. Backsword blade (stained, slightly nicked, slightly bent) featuring fullers on both sides and a double-edged point aligned with the back; decorative etching at the ricasso on both sides (British crown, trophy of arms, horseman, etc.). Heavy iron knuckle-bow hilt with eight-hole guard plate, black leather-wrapped grip (minor losses), the knuckle bow engraved on the outside with “No. 24”. Iron scabbard (dents) with two movable suspension rings, the reinforced locket engraved on the tierce side with “No. 24”. Slightly damaged in places, Signs of age. Length 98 cm. Either British manufactured after an Austrian model or subsequently used by the British army, cf. British pallash M 1796.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
