Lot 6638
An epee for Bavarian civil servants, reign of Maximilian II (1848–64)
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slender blade with flattened central ridge, the upper half with gilt decorative etching on a blued background, engraved maker's mark “Jos. Reiss in Munich”. Silver-plated knuckle-bow hilt with relief decor, Lion's head pommel and a couchant lion on the guard. Nacre grips with applied crowned cartouche “M”. Leather scabbard with silver-plated mountings, the locket stippled “Reiss Munich”. Length ca. 93 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?