June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/9/2017
Comprising: Persian Officer's swords with straight tapered blades; one with a cast rbass hilt, and the other two with cast German silver hilts. All are in fair condition; blades show some scattered areas of pitting, hilts with scattered marks and minor repairs, some minor losses to grips. Other sword is a reverse "P" hilt with a single fuller slightly curved blade etched with scrolls, crossed cannons and Persian star and moon. Top of blade marked "AR CHAK TADJIRIAN CONSTANTINAOPLE". Brass hilt with horn grip wrapped with braided brass wire. Nickel plated steel scabbard with brass mounts. Excellent condition; a few minor scratches and storage marks, scabbard has two dents on each side.