Lot 6424
A Polish officer's sabre on the occasion of the constitution of 3rd May 1791
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, slightly curved single-edged blade (stained) with fuller on both sides, double-edged point (shortened slightly during its period of use), the upper quarter etched with inscriptions “Konstytucya”, “crown/SAR” (Stanislaus II. August Poniatowski, 1764–1795) and “DZien 3 Maja Ruka 1791”, on the reverse “Vivat Wolnosc ... /Polska”. Brass knuckle-bow hilt after a French example with two languets and leather-covered grip (with small areas of leather loss) and copper wire winding (old repair). Iron scabbard (showing some pitting, rust stains, and dents). Slightly damaged in places, signs of use and age. Length 102.5 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
