1152
Cavalry officer's sword.
Saxony.
Blade L 79.5 cm, total L 96 cm.
Straight, double-edged, six-pointed and richly decorated blade. Ricasso with crossed blades and Saxon coat of arms, each surmounted by the elector's hat. Inscribed in the first quarter: "Nec temere nec timide, recte faciendo neminem timeas, tandem bona causa triumphat", as well as a crowned eagle and the monogram "AR". Brass grip with coarse wire winding. Hilt with heart-shaped guard plate, quillons, crossguard and pommel in braided look. Wire winding with repairs.
Literature : Compare: Hilbert: "Blank weapons from three centuries", Berlin 1998, p.70.
Provenance : Saxon Weapons Collection.
Call time 13 June 2024 | probably 14:02 (CET)
Limit 500 €
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