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Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria

Friday 16 December 2022, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A National Guard officer's sword

Estimate

€ 250 - 450

Sold

€ 625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

dating: 1861 provenance: Southern Italy, Wide, curved, single-and-false-edged blade, with wide fuller at the center and back groove, the tip ribbed in the middle, the first part finely engraved with trophies and floral motifs, the base signed '1861 Napoli Labruna'. Hilt based on the 1845 French model, made of brass partially pierced and engraved with floral motifs, the cap with Savoy coat of arms under crown. Leather scabbard with engraved brass mounts and provided with two suspension rings. Interesting and rare post-unification sabre. See a similar example in 'Armi Bianche Militari Italiane 1814-1950', by Cesare Calamandrei, p. 248. length 95 cm.

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