Lot 7321
An officers’ swords from the reign of Duke Frederick II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1693–1732
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, double-edged blade with a diamond-shaped cross-section (darkened, stained, partly pitted), the tip slightly rounded, the upper quarter etched on both sides with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and the inscription “Friderich Hertzog Zu Sachsen Gotha vnd Alttenburg”. Multi-part iron knuckle-bow hilt with kidney-shaped guard plates and iron wire wrap between Turk's heads. Signs of age and use. Length circa 92 cm. Very rare, early and well-preserved.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
