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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A "Garde de Bataille" sword of the Gardes du Corp, late 18th Century

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 3.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno di Sardegna
length 109 cm
Straight, flat, single-and-false-edged blade, base engraved with the motto "vive le Roy de Sardaigne" between decorations on one side and with Savoy eagle under crown on the other side. Basket hilt with pierced, shell-shaped valve linked to four counter-curved quillons at the guard. Smooth, flat-headed cap decorated with a rhombus. Leather-covered, wooden grip with metal wire binding. Brown, leather scabbard with brass mounts (pitting). Two suspension rings.