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

Starting Price € 400

Countdown for bids : 30 days and 5 hours left

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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?

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.