Lot 6699
A sabre for enlisted men from the reign of Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Kassel, 1760–1785
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slightly curved blade with a back edge and double fullers on both sides (showing staining, some pitting, and occasional small forging cracks) and a broad, double-edged point; the upper half bears the etched royal cipher “FL” (Friedrich Landgraf) beneath a crown on both sides. Multi-part cast brass hilt featuring a thumb ring, a lion-head pommel, and a relief of the Hessian lion on the knuckle guard. Black leather scabbard (showing crazing, cracks, and a partially open seam on the reverse) with brass fittings (cracks, dents). Shows some minor damage and signs of use and age. Length 84.5 cm. Rare.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
