July 8th & 10th 2016 Premier Militaria Sale *Las Vegas* (63)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/9/2016
Having a slightly curved 30-1/4" chromed steel blade with 9" false edge and rounded back edge. Expansion ribs on false edge. Gold-mounted hilt with guard pierced with stand of flags. Gold-finished knuckle-bow, the quillion with stars. Ribbed, horn grip. Gold-finished back strap and oval pommel with raised leafy motif. Contained in original black-finished scabbard with raised gold-finished mountings with arms panoplies and floral detail. Two ring mounts. Tip of scabbard with writhing snake. Sword showing light wear overall with blade possibly refinished. Minor losses to black finish.