July 8th & 10th 2016 Premier Militaria Sale *Las Vegas* (63)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/9/2016
Having a 31-3/4" slightly curved blade with 10" false edge. Rounded top rib, no fullers. Left side with fire-blued section with arms panoplies, floral scrolls and national imagery. Right side with reprise of left. Ricasso marked: Y.G. Rohden. Top of rib decorated en suite. Three-bar brass guard with center bearing an oval with eagle and snake theme, surrounded with a laurel wreath. Lion head pommel. Wire-wrapped fish skin grip. Contained in steel scabbard with two hanging rings. Blade showing wear and minor pitting. Hilt with wear and age patina. Scabbard with heavy field wear, showing dents and repairs.