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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An Artillery officer's sabre, Late 19th Century

Estimate

€ 600 - 900

Sold

€ 875

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Sassonia
Slightly-curved blade with jelman, the first part engraved and gilded with royal monogram "AR" under crown (for King Albert 1873 - 1902) between arabesques and "EISENHAUER", on the other side royal coat of arms under crown with motto "Providentiae Memor". Brass hilt with sheath-guard wings, decorated on the front side with crossed cannons, quillons shaped as a lion's head, loop-guard with royal coat of arms under crown and pommel shaped as a lion's head. Wooden grip covered with fish skin and metal wire binding (small missing parts). Complete with iron scabbard keeping most of the original browning. One suspension ring and one loop.