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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A staff officer's sword, 1858

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 900

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno delle Due Sicilie
length 95,5 cm
Straight, double-edged, non-regulation (earlier?) blade, of hexagonal section, at the forte with fuller marked "CROCIFISSIO ON EN ALE MIR" on one side and "EN TOLEDO" on the other side. Well preserved brass hilt with shell-guard featuring crowned Bourbon shield placed on flags, all in relief. Small engraved rear valve, all other elements worked in relief. Horn grip wrapped with wire and copper wire binding. Earlier leather scabbard with signs of use and time and minor repairs, brass mounts.