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Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria

Friday 16 December 2022, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A cavalry officer's sabre of the Novara lancers

Estimate

€ 100 - 200

Sold

€ 475

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

dating: first quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Curved blade similar to the one of Mod. 1855 with fuller doubling toward the weak, in the first half featuring engraved racemes, trophies, and Savoy's emblems. On the back engraved with laurel branches. Hilt with main guard provided with six thin loop-guards and featuring a brass eagle on the back, crowned and surmounting a cartouche with motto 'albis ardua' (Lancers of Novara). Partially checkered cap. Smooth ebony grip. With heavily worn leather sword knot. Iron scabbard with two lugs. During World War I, the Novara lancers fought in the famous battles of Pozzuolo del Friuli and of Vittorio Veneto. length 94,5 cm.

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