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Lot 6817
A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720 A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720 A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720
A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720
A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720
A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720

Lot 6817

A Prussian officer's smallsword, ca. 1720

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 450

Countdown for bids : 28 days and 23 hours left

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Description

Slender, double-edged blade with slightly hollowed cutting edges and a narrow fuller on either side extending to the tip. Stamped "MEFECIT SOLINGEN" within the fuller. Brass strips inlaid on both sides at the forte, engraved with the motto "Fide sed cui vide". Brass guard with a single knuckle-bow and slight traces of gilding; slightly asymmetrical, smooth shell guard; hilt featuring finely relief-cast figural decoration. Grip wrapped with heavy brass wire and fitted with brass bands. Openwork pommel featuring depictions of horsemen on both sides. Length 100.5 cm.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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