July 8th & 10th 2016 Premier Militaria Sale *Las Vegas* (63)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/9/2016
Comprised of: 1) Officer's sword has a 31-1/2" straight blade, one side marked "R.R. F.T.A.", the other marked "SBOA". Brass hilt with knuckle bow with round pommel with leaves, wrapped leather grips. Blade with nicks, dark spots, and pitting around tip. Missing wire. 2) Knight's head Cavalry sabre has a 32-1/2" blade with one fuller and light etching of drums, guidons, flags and writing on both sides. Brass hilt with knuckle bow, languets, knight's head pommel, wire wrapped leather grips. Blade with dings and minor dark spots. 3) British officer's sabre has a 32-1/4" curved blade, lightly etched on both sides with flowers and flaming bombs. Brass proof mark. Pierced brass hilt with crown and cypher, pommel, wire wrapped fish skin grips. Leather scabbard with two brass mounts and a drag. Scabbard torn in half. Blade with several large nicks and surface rust and pitting.