Lot 7462
A sabre for officers of the Imperial Navy with a damascus blade, circa 1900
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
Slightly curved, single-edged blade with a spear point, made of forged Damascus steel and shortened to 60 cm; the ricasso bears the "W.K & C" maker's mark beneath a king's head and knight's helmet. Gilt lavishly relief-decorated brass knuckle-bow hilt, lion head pommel (red and green glass eyes), a folding hinge on each of the tierce and quarte sides, on the guard plate an indistinct anchor beneath a crown. White synthetic grip with wire wrap (incomplete). Black leather scabbard with lavishly relief-decorated gilt brass fittings. Slightly damaged, signs of use and age. Length 96 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
