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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A fine National Guard short sword, 1848

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 438

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno delle Due Sicilie
length 72.5 cm
Wide, straight, single-and-false-edged blade with wide fuller at the centre, the first part finely engraved with the motto "Viva Vitt. Emm D V" on one side and "D V" on the other side above the Savoy coat of arms and among floral motifs. Brass hilt richly engraved on both sides, pommel with monogram "GN". Spiral, horn grip (small damaged parts). Leather scabbard with brass mounts decorated with floral engravings in bas-relief, chape also with the Savoy coat of arms under crown. Rare.