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) Mexican sabre has a 27-3/4” blade. Brass hilt has a pierced counter guard has an eagle with a snake in its mouth cypher, back strap, bird’s head pommel and twisted wire wrapped leather grip. Heavy oxidation and pitting on the blade. 2) Mexican sabre has a 27-1/2” straight blade with "Viva Mexico" roughly carved into blade. Base of blade stamped "Estado De Guana Juato". Steel hilt with one loop guard, quillion, bird’s head pommel and wire wrapped leather grip. Leather scabbard has “390” stamp. Missing part of the leather on the grip, scabbard shows wear, nicks and cracks; heavier towards the end. 3) 32" blade, P-guard hilt sword with wide fuller showing patina. Grip is wire wrapped leather. Includes scabbard with two hanging rings.