Lot 6700
A cavalry sword from the reign of Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Kassel, 1760–1785
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, straight blade of biconvex cross-section (slightly pitted here and there), double-edged central point, the upper third etched on both sides with the sovereign's cipher “FL” (Friedrich Landgraf) below a crown. Multi-part cast brass hilt with thumb ring, lion's head pommel and the Hessian Lion in relief on the knuckle guard, grip with brass wire wrap. Signs of age and use. Length 104.5 cm. A well-preserved, rare pallash.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
