214 - A GARDE DUCORPS SWORD, KINGDOM OF THE TWO SICILIES, 1820

A GARDE DUCORPS SWORD, KINGDOM OF THE TWO SICILIES, 1820 A Naples Garde du Corps officer’s sword circa 1820, which would have belonged to the elite royal bodyguard of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies during the Bourbon restoration. Officer’s sabre, Naples, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Circa 1820. The Garde du Corps was a prestigious royal unit that protected the sovereign. Swords issued or worn by its officers were often of very high craftsmanship and occasionally imported or inspired by French styles. Dimensions: L: 40 7/8 in., (103.8 cm.) Condition: The blade is structurally intact, shows light oxidation, and surface patina consistent with age. The scabbard is complete, with both suspension rings present. The steel surface exhibits uniform age-related tarnishing and light pitting, but no major deformation or corrosion breakthroughs. The hilt and guard are of brass components (including the knuckle bow and pommel) that exhibit tarnish and minor surface wear, but details remain sharp and intact. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.