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230 - A cutlass for the "Fanti da Mar" (naval infantry)
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€800 - 1,200Sale fees
A cutlass for the "Fanti da Mar" (naval infantry) dating: 17th/18th Century provenance: Republic of Venice, Broad, straight, double-edged blade with a very elongated tip, of lenticular section (almost diamond-shaped), with narrow fuller at the forte. Iron hilt. Large protection valve. Single guard joined to the pommel. The latter of “cat’s head” type, swollen at the centre. Grip with old leather covering wound in spirals, provided with iron ring nuts at both ends. A typical sword used by the naval infantry aboard the ships of the Republic of Venice, called "Fanti da Mar" (Infatry of the Sea), who formed a sort of standing militia deployed in naval combat and landing operations during the various wars fought by the Serenissima, particularly against the Ottoman Empire during that period.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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