A French An XI light cavalry saber
probably for an NCO or junior officer
Curved, unmarked 35 inch fullered blade. Brass three-bar hilt. Grip bound with leather and double strand of heavy brass wire. Steel scabbard with brass suspension mounts and throat.
Condition: Blade lightly cleaned and showing scattered minor pitting. Hilt fine, the grip leather with some losses. Scabbard cleaned to bright metal and showing some scattered minor pitting.
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Sold for
US$ 994
inc. premium
Category:
Arms and Armour
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