July 8th & 10th 2016 Premier Militaria Sale *Las Vegas* (63)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/9/2016
The officer’s small sword with straight 31-1/4" Klingenthal blade of triangular section with gold-washed panels. Clamshell guard with raised flags, arms panoply and crown with oval crest with three fleur-de-lis. Guard with legend: DONNE PAR LE ROI and A ME DI MARCELLUS SOR ??DE ??ESEN 1824. Sculpted knuckle-bow featuring faces and florals. Head of helmeted soldier pommel with winged finial. Pearl grip scales. Blade showing wear and pitting. Hilt with wear and patina.