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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An 1888 model officer's presentation sword, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 5.000

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno d'Italia
length 108 cm
Straight, single-and-false-edged blade, with fuller, engraved with eagle and Savoy coat of arms between trophies and floral motifs, the tang marked "F. HÖRSTER SOLINGEN". Typical iron hilt, fully engraved with floral motifs, anatomical ebony grip. Iron scabbard, the upper part completely engraved with Savoy coat of arms and others with fleur-de-lis, coat of arms of Rome and others under a crown, busts of three kings of Italy, all between floral motifs. Two suspension rings. Beautiful sword probably donated by a Corps of Soldiers to the commander.