Lot 6678
An officer’s sabre of the Hanseatic Citizens’ Artillery Corps, circa 1813–1815
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, elegantly curved single-edged blade (with pitting); the upper quarter features etched trophy and scrollwork designs, followed on the obverse by the inscription "FREIHES HANSEATISCHES BÜRGER ARTILLERIE CORPS" and on the reverse by "FÜR EIGNES WOHL UND UNSRE VATERSTADT". Non-ferrous metal guard with knuckle-bow (traces of gilding) and two side bars; the grip is covered in dark leather over a cord wrap (minor leather losses) and overlaid with a flat brass wire winding. Plain brass scabbard (light dents) with two movable suspension rings and an iron drag. Clear signs of age and use. Length 101 cm. Rare.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
