Lot 6637
An official's sword from the reign of King Ludwig I (1825 - 1848)
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Double-edged blade (slightly stained, worn) with a flattened central ridge, etched on both sides, gilded and blued, bearing the sovereign's cipher “L” beneath a crown. Richly embossed, gilded brass hilt, featuring a recumbent lion on the guard, a lion's head pommel, mother-of-pearl grip scales (with inconspicuous small chips at the edge near the pommel), and the superimposed, crowned monarch's cipher “L” on the third side. Black leather scabbard (heavily scuffed, re-blackened) with gilded brass fittings; on the carrying knob, a medallion with an antique profile and the signature “ST”. Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Length 94 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
