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69 - Light cavalry officer’s sabre; guard in the shape of a brass…
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Estimate €500 - €700
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Description
Light cavalry officer’s sabre; guard in the shape of a brass branch; guard plates adorned with heads of Minerva in profile, quillon in the shape of an animal’s head, pommel in the shape of a lion’s head, ebony tang with a chequered pattern; curved blade with a tang ending in a counter-edge; brass scabbard decorated with cartouches depicting a trophy, a battle of hussars, and the thunderbolts of the General Staff; the lower section is adorned with an urn and a lyre, two beaded bracelets engraved with laurel wreaths framedwith cobwebs; the back is adorned with stars along its entire length, whilst the upper section around the lug is embellished with a frieze of flowers Period: Early Consulate to First Empire. The weapon has been heavily restored; traces of silver plating remain; repairs have been made to the tip; the lower part of the scabbard shows signs of restoration; the shaft has been replaced
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About the sale Antique weapons and historical memorabilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 11:00 AM
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