Null A sabre M 1921/22 for officers of the cavalry
Slightly curved, nickel-plat…

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A sabre M 1921/22 for officers of the cavalry Slightly curved, nickel-plated single-edged blade with triple fullers on both sides (rubbed, stained) and the inscription "Honor i Ojczyzna" in a floral cartouche with a Polish eagle on the obverse side, the maker's mark "G. Borowski Warszawa" on the obverse side at the base of the blade. Smooth brass knuckle-bow hilt with grooved wooden grip. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 93.5 cm. Condition: II

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A sabre M 1921/22 for officers of the cavalry Slightly curved, nickel-plated single-edged blade with triple fullers on both sides (rubbed, stained) and the inscription "Honor i Ojczyzna" in a floral cartouche with a Polish eagle on the obverse side, the maker's mark "G. Borowski Warszawa" on the obverse side at the base of the blade. Smooth brass knuckle-bow hilt with grooved wooden grip. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 93.5 cm. Condition: II

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