Lot 6493
A small for officers of the infantry, circa 1800
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
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.Condition: III Questions about the lot?