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116 - A ceremonial saber with a chiseled and re-pierced brass officer’s hilt of the 1845 model, a brown horn tang with filigree; the blade has very slight curvature, a single hollow edge, and a lateral groove along the spine, ending in a counter-cut, etched with foliage and a flaming grenade resting on two crossed axes—the symbol of the fire department—on two-thirds of one side; on the other side, the dedication: “CHARLES BOUDAN, LIEUTENANT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE GRANDE PAROISSE SEINE & MARNE 1859,” the spine entirely engraved with a frieze of leaves; iron scabbard, two ring-style clasps; length 94 cm. It is presented with a junior officer’s sword knot made of black silk thread, featuring a tassel of gold braid.
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€500 - 700Sale fees
A ceremonial saber with a chiseled and re-pierced brass officer’s hilt of the 1845 model, a brown horn tang with filigree; the blade has very slight curvature, a single hollow edge, and a lateral groove along the spine, ending in a counter-cut, etched with foliage and a flaming grenade resting on two crossed axes—the symbol of the fire department—on two-thirds of one side; on the other side, the dedication: “CHARLES BOUDAN, LIEUTENANT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE GRANDE PAROISSE SEINE & MARNE 1859,” the spine entirely engraved with a frieze of leaves; iron scabbard, two ring-style clasps; length 94 cm. It is presented with a junior officer’s sword knot made of black silk thread, featuring a tassel of gold braid. Second Empire period. Good condition.
Auction details
Antique Weapons, Historical Memorabilia, and DecorationsAuction house
Thierry de Maigret +33 1 44 83 95 20 maxime@tdemaigret.frDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.