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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A navy officer's sword, 1849

Estimate

€ 350 - 550

Sold

€ 3.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno delle Due Sicilie
length 96.5 cm
Straight, double-edged blade of lozenge section, the first part with groove and marked "Napoli 1849" (the name barely legible, probably "Mendozza"), remains of engraving with trophies and floral motifs. Brass hilt, shell-guard with anchor under crown and on six flags, quillon shaped as a lion's head, loop-guard with floral motifs and pommel with bees and thunderbolts. Horn grip with coils and metal wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts engraved with floral motifs.