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1103 - Sword of the Public Force of the Belgian Congo, prior to 191…
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Estimate €70 - €160
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Description
Sword of the Public Force of the Belgian Congo, prior to 1911. Straight, double-edged blade, formerly engraved, but the engraving has been worn away. Horn hilt, filigree missing. Bronze mount with a chiselled shell bearing the coat of arms of the State of Congo, featuring a lion, and bearing the motto ‘TRAVAIL ET PROGRÈS’, marked by the firm FONSON et Cie. Smooth guard; the spring-loaded locking button no longer works and the guard is jammed. The crossguard ends in a lion’s muzzle. Nickel-plated iron scabbard with a loop. Oxidation and signs of wear. Belgian Congo Force Publique sword, pre-1911. Straight double-edged blade, formerly engraved, with the engraving now worn away. Horn grip with missing wire binding. Bronze hilt with a chiselled guard bearing the lion coat of arms of the Congo State and the motto ‘WORK AND PROGRESS’, marked ‘FONSON et Cie’. Plain folding counterguard; the spring-loaded locking button no longer works and the counterguard is stuck. Quillon ending in a lion’s head. Nickel-plated iron scabbard with one suspension ring. Oxidation and signs of wear.
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About the sale Militaria: The Belgian Army through the Ages
Auction location
Auction time 11/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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