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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A rare military physician's sword, about 1860

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 438

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Stato Pontificio
length 96.5 cm
Straight, single-and-false-edged blade, flat at the first part engraved with tiara and keys on one side and with motto "VIVA PIO IX" on the other side. Silver hilt, shell-guard with Savoy coat of arms above two sticks with a snake, borders with lions' heads. Quillon and loop-guard with lion's head and floral decorations, pommel shaped as a head with laurel wreath. Grip with mother-of-pearl grips (a very small missing part). Iron scabbard with silver mounts. Two suspension rings. All in fine, dark patina.