Lot 6551

An eagle head sabre M 1856 for officers of the infantry

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

Starting Price € 400

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 4 hours left

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Description

Nickel-plated single-edged blade marked at the forte “E. & F. Hörster Solingen”. Nickel silver knuckle-bow hilt with fine relief eagle's head pommel (two red glass eyes) and period screw fitting, the knuckle-bow with lavish relief decoration featuring the Baden emblem below a crown, fish skin grip with triple wire winding. Black lacquered iron scabbard (lacquering refreshed in the upper quarter), with one movable suspension ring. Portepee (scuffed, torn threads) a later addition. Signs of use and age. Length 95 cm. Very rare in this particular edition.

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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.