Lot 6771
A rare eagle's head sabre for officers, circa 1905
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slightly curved, single-edged blade, unmarked. Gilt brass knuckle-bow hilt with two languets (abraded), finely relief-decorated eagle's head pommel, fish-scale grip (abraded) and triple wire winding. Replaced portepee with leather band and black insert (abraded, minor losses). Black lacquered steel scabbard (slightly abraded, traces of rust) with one movable suspension ring. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 92 cm.351660
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