Lot 6820
Two old-style small-sword for infantry officers and a cavalry sword
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slender back-edged blade (pitted, unmarked), non-ferrous metal knuckle-bow hilt (acid-cleaned), the quillon-side guard plate with unit markings “12. L.I.1.1.”(?), replaced wire wrap (loose), suspended portepee (darkened, replaced?), black leather scabbard (rubbed, creased) with smooth non-ferrous metal fittings (dents). Together with a narrower example with pitted, unmarked back-edged blade, tombac hilt, quillon-side folding hinge and black leather scabbard (rubbed, creased, stitching partly loosened) with smooth non-ferrous metal fittings (loosely attached). Also a smallsword of the Jaeger zu Pferde as a fragment without guard plate, with rust-stained blade (“W.K.&C.”), in leather scabbard. Partially damaged, pronounced Signs of age and wear. Length 94.5 – 112 cm.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
