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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An artillery officer's sabre in the style of the French 1821 model, with Labruna blade, 1853

Estimate

€ 300 - 500

Sold

€ 563

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno delle Due Sicilie
length 96,3 cm
Slightly curved, tipped, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller, ribbed in the middle at the weak; engraved at the base on the right side with a trophy and signed "Labruna" at the tang, on the left side with cannonballs surmounted by a crown within a laurel and oak wreath, at the tang "1853 Napoli". Brass hilt with signs of use and time, guard provided with an additional quillon, decorated with leaf in relief, cap with laurel fronds. Horn grip with brass spiral wire binding. Iron scabbard (signs of use and time, possibly a repair to the mouthpiece) with signature and date "Labruna 1853 Napoli".