Two pioneer sabres M 1853
Wide, sturdy blade (unmarked, mottled, pitted), grooved on one side, iron guard with riveted wooden grip scales (pressure marks), stamped ‘5.68’ on the quillon, wooden scabbard, lined with black leather (leather missing in places) with iron fittings (dents), marked “L. 73” on the carrying hook. Also included is an unmarked variant with a narrow nickel-plated blade (partly stained/pitted) and horn grip scales, a wooden scabbard, covered in black leather (with areas of missing leather) and with iron fittings. Partly slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Lengths 65 cm and 62.5 cm.
Condition: II -
Wide, sturdy blade (unmarked, mottled, pitted), grooved on one side, iron guard with riveted wooden grip scales (pressure marks), stamped ‘5.68’ on the quillon, wooden scabbard, lined with black leather (leather missing in places) with iron fittings (dents), marked “L. 73” on the carrying hook. Also included is an unmarked variant with a narrow nickel-plated blade (partly stained/pitted) and horn grip scales, a wooden scabbard, covered in black leather (with areas of missing leather) and with iron fittings. Partly slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Lengths 65 cm and 62.5 cm.
Condition: II -