Lot 6823
Two small-swords M 1889 for officers of the infantry
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides, nickel-plated (unmarked, slightly spotted), gilt non-ferrous metal knuckle-bow hilt (rubbed, slightly loose), the folding guard plate on the obverse with an eagle bearing the sovereign's cipher “WR II”, fish-scale grip with wire winding and appliquéd cipher “WR II”, finger loop intact, iron scabbard (re-lacquered) with two movable suspension rings. Accompanied by a likewise unmarked example with a pitted blade (traces of nickel plating), brass knuckle-bow hilt (pommel cap of nickel-plated iron) with folding guard plate, synthetic grip (cracks) and re-lacquered iron scabbard. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 88 and 92 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
