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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A Second Empire officer's small sword, about 1860

Estimate

€ 200 - 400

Sold

€ 1.025

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 91 cm
Blade of triangular section, the first part engraved and gilded on a blue background with trophies and floral motifs, the base marked "SHF". Gilt brass hilt, the shell-guard with eagle under star and on band with thunderbolts, inside mark "AB". Quillon and loop-guard with floral and geometric decoration in bas-relief, the pommel with bee. Grips made of mother-of-pearl. White lacquered leather scabbard with brass mounts.