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Title Horse artillery officer's sword
Nationality Austrian
Period c 1900
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Rare Austrian 1904 model cavalry sabre with Santa Barbara motif fretted into the guard, this indicating horse artillery origin. Note silvered bronze lion head pommel, an unusual variant on what is normally a plain pommel/back strap. Accompanied by gold bullion Republican sword knot. Condition: blade approximately 4" short, otherwise excellent.



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[Edged Weapons : Swords : Austrian : 19th Century]

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