Null Two sabres for members of the cavalry, 18th/19th century
Strong, sharp sin…

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Two sabres for members of the cavalry, 18th/19th century Strong, sharp single-edged blade (pitted) with fullers on both sides and a double-edged point, traces of decorative etching (trophy, tendrils, ...) on both sides at the base, iron knuckle-bow hilt (pitted) with central iron, leather-covered grip with copper wire winding. Also a sabre with a pitted black single-edged blade (ground), brass knuckle-bow hilt, leather-covered grip (flaws) and copper wire winding (loose). Damaged, signs of age. Length 90 and 89 cm. Condition: III

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Two sabres for members of the cavalry, 18th/19th century Strong, sharp single-edged blade (pitted) with fullers on both sides and a double-edged point, traces of decorative etching (trophy, tendrils, ...) on both sides at the base, iron knuckle-bow hilt (pitted) with central iron, leather-covered grip with copper wire winding. Also a sabre with a pitted black single-edged blade (ground), brass knuckle-bow hilt, leather-covered grip (flaws) and copper wire winding (loose). Damaged, signs of age. Length 90 and 89 cm. Condition: III

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