A cavalry lance M 1823 with a flag
French or Belgian. Triangular, fullered thrusting head (head pitted), unstamped. Conical socket with long spring clips, with three metal eyelets for the pennant. Later added green-white linen flag (centre fabric eyelet torn). Blackened round wood shaft, iron shoe, stamped “E 780”. Iron parts partially stained, traces of rust, the wood rubbed, pressure marks. Pronounced signs of use and age. Length 282 cm.
Condition: II
French or Belgian. Triangular, fullered thrusting head (head pitted), unstamped. Conical socket with long spring clips, with three metal eyelets for the pennant. Later added green-white linen flag (centre fabric eyelet torn). Blackened round wood shaft, iron shoe, stamped “E 780”. Iron parts partially stained, traces of rust, the wood rubbed, pressure marks. Pronounced signs of use and age. Length 282 cm.
Condition: II