Lot 6770
A early eagle-head sabre for Prussian officers, circa 1813–1830
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Curved single-edged blade (stained, nicked) with double-edged head (rounded), etched on both sides towards the top with trophies, crescent moon and stars as well as a Turk's head. Lavish relief-decorated brass knuckle-bow hilt, grip cap with eagle head and stamped EK 1813, on the quillon on the terce side a hunting horn and on the quart side an appliquéd silver EK 1813, the crossguard with collection stamp “K 2:9 / 13:102”, black leather-covered grip. Iron scabbard (transverse cracks, old solder repairs, lower section repainted black) with two movable suspension rings. Replacement portepee (laces incomplete). Partially damaged, pronounced signs of use and Signs of age. Length 100 cm.351656
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