German Horseman’s Sabre, 2nd Half 17th C

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All brass hilt featuring single side ring filled with an embossed plate; knucklebow and side bar with double knobs, joined by a diagonal bar and fastened to the lion head pommel. Thumb ring on reverse. Two-piece soldered sheet brass grip cover over wood. Broad unmarked 30 ½" curved single edged blade with long single fuller; the last 10" being double-edged. Blade with scattered light pitting and shallow edge nicks; one spot about 1 ½" by 3/8" of heavier pitting. Brass with nice even patina. Overall length 36 1/2".

Item Details

Reference #:
SS960
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
17th C
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
VG
Material