Lot 6709
A cavalry sword 89 for members of the 1st Grand Ducal Mecklenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 17
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Nickel-plated pipe-backed blade (slightly spotty) with maker's stamp “ACS” (Alexander Coppel, Solingen), lavishly etched on both sides, the regiment name “Großh. Meckl. Drag. Regt. No. 17” on a blued background on the obverse and “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” on the reverse, nickel silver basket, the folding shell-guard featuring the Mecklenburg emblem, black plastic grip. Browned iron scabbard (traces of rust, small dents) with one fixed suspension ring and cavalry loop. Portepee replaced. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Length 101 cm. Very rare.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
