Lot 7311
A heavy sabre M 1867 for enlisted men of the Guard Cavalry Regiment
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slightly curved single-edged blade (partially nicked, slightly bent), the etched cipher “AR” beneath a crown faintly visible on the obverse at the ricasso, above it the stamped acceptance mark “AR” beneath a crown. Heavy brass basket hilt with crowned coat-of-arms plaque (double riveted) on the outside of the knuckle-bow, leather-covered grip, intact leather finger loop, on the front of the guard the crowned stamp “J.R.”, on the quarte (inner) side the unit markings “G. R. III. 49”. Heavy, straight iron scabbard (stained, added during service period) with two movable suspension rings, the Solingen king's head mark on the chape and on the reverse side “A.M”, at the locket the unit markings “2. S.R.R. 3.149”. Replacement Saxon sword knot. Slightly damaged, signs of age. Length 117 cm. Rare.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
