December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A) Bavarian officer's sword with straight blade etched on both sides "In Treue Fest" measuring 30-3/4", brass guard, rayskin grip with triple wire wrap. Black painted steel scabbard with single ring mount. CONDITION: Sword is in excellent condition exhibiting minor wear only, scabbard displays a slight bend at the drag and retains about 90% original black paint. B) Grand Army of the Republic sword with a 28" diamond shaped blade marked at the ricasso "Schnitlzer A & A Solingen", guard embossed with the letters "GAR", leather grip with twisted wire wrap. Nickel plated scabbard with double ring mounts. CONDITION: Blade and scabbard exhibit bends, blade is grey with dark staining and edge nicks. Grip is in fine condition. Scabbard exhibits dents and wear to the nickel plating. C) U.S. Model trowel bayonet and number 3 type scabbard with brass "US" rosette. CONDITION: Bayonet cleaned bright with minor roughness. Scabbard leather displays heavy crazing and minor losses to the finish. D) French Gras bayonet dated 1879, no scabbard. CONDITION: Blade and steel fittings are dark with minor surface roughness. Wood grip very good with minor wear. DG
Item Dimensions: Longest 31"