22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
A 19th Century Prussian M1811 Blücher-Sabre, the 83cm single edge broad fullered curved steel blade stamped 561 1831 to the back edge, the steel stirrup hilt with rounded langets, one marked R.I.M.22, 82 and 561R1 to the bottom of the knuckle bow, with ribbed leather grip and steel two ring scabbard, stamped with corresponding numbers, the chape stamped S & K for Schitzner & Kirschbaum, 101cm
Sold for £380
Estimated at £300 - £400
Nicks to the edge of the blade, one langet with chips to the rounded edge. Lacks wire binding and with some loss of leather. Grey patching and pitting to all metalwork.
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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