Lot 6386
A madonna saber for hussar officers, replica in the 18th-century style
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Broad, slightly curved single-edged blade (tarnished, finely grained), with fullers on each side, double-edged point, etched on both sides at the ricasso, with a depiction of the Madonna, the Hungarian double cross and Latin inscriptions, on the spine “Porttenstein”. Brass knuckle-bow hilt, black leather-covered grip, a decorative rosette on each side. Accompanied by a broad, black leather-covered scabbard with a wooden core and smooth brass fittings (dark patina), featuring two movable suspension rings. Signs of use and age. Length 93 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
