National Guard sapper's saber. Bronze handle with chased rooster head, guard (to be tightened) with two straight quillons ending in a lion's head. Curved blade with saw-back, counter-edge and hollow sides, with remains of acid engraving two-thirds of the way down "GARDE NATIONALE SAPEUR". Length: 78 cm. A.B.E. (Minor damage to the crest). July Monarchy period.
Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
National Guard sapper's saber.
Bronze handle with chased rooster head, guard (to be tightened) with two straight quillons ending in a lion's head.
Curved blade with saw-back, counter-edge and hollow sides, with remains of acid engraving two-thirds of the way down "GARDE NATIONALE SAPEUR".
Length: 78 cm.
A.B.E. (Minor damage to the crest). July Monarchy period.
Sale
Thursday 21 May・09:30 (Europe/Paris)
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79, rue de Vaugirard
75006 Paris