Lot 6493

A small for officers of the infantry, circa 1800

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 200

Countdown for bids : 35 days and 9 hours left

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Description

Similar to the British M 1796. Sturdy, single-edged blade with fullers on both sides (stained) with a central point; decorative etching on both sides (traces of gilding) against a blued background, featuring trophies, scrollwork, and an "a deux saison" cartouche. Brass knuckle-bow hilt (traces of gilding), fixed kidney-shaped languets, the missing urn-shaped pommel has been replaced at a later date with an incorrect part (the replacement is loose). Fine Silver wire wrap. Blackened leather scabbard (shrunk, craquelures) with brass fittings. Partly incomplete, slightly damaged, Signs of age. Length circa 100 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.