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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A Pontifical Civic Guard General's sword, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 450

Sold

€ 500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Stato Pontificio
length 97 cm
Straight, tipped, single-and-false-edged blade, the first part flat with engraved trophies, floral motifs and "VIVA PIO IX", after with double groove. Brass hilt with wide, slightly engraved sword-shell, the main loop-guard decorated in relief and provided with three other loop-guards ending in a curl. The guard with typical, forked termination and pommel shaped as a lion's head. Brown horn grip (small missing parts) with metal wire binding. Without scabbard.