Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 346:
Very Good & Rare 1899 German Prussian Blucher Officer’s Sword ~ Well Marked. An exceptionally scarce ornate example of the Blucher Officer’s variant, in its gilt brass furniture with ornate details to its hilt and suspension ring mounts, leather covered grip bound by brass twist wire. Steel scabbard bearing struck 517 number to its throat and drag, also an imperial German Crown marking to the lower drag. Mounted with a powerful large-fullered blade with well survived struck markings and maker name to both sides of ricasso and lower spine, dated ’99 for 1899. An impressive and exceptionally battle-worthy saber of very rare pattern.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) 36 1/2"Blade Length 29 3/4"
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