December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A) U.S. Model 1860 imported cavalry saber marked on the ricasso "B (Arrow) M" for J.E. Bleckmann Solingen. Leather grip with twisted wire wrap, steel scabbard with double ring mount. CONDITION: Grip in excellent condition with tight wrap and wire. Blade is mostly bright with minor dark staining. Scabbard mostly smooth and dark with areas of light pitting. B) French Model 1853 medical officer's sword with straight, diamond shaped blade, gilt brass fittings, tortoise shell grip with triple wire wrap. Cross guard shell displays a highly detailed insignia of a stand of flags with wreath and caduceus. Nickel plated scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is bright and flawless, fittings with minor wear to the gilt finish, scabbard with minor wear only. C) American Civil War period non-regulation foot officer's sword with cast one-piece brass handle. Blade is etched for 2/3 of it's length with patriotic motifs, "US", spread wing eagle and is stamped at the ricasso with a Weyersberg Solingen King’s head and etched "W.H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. Brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. The blade is mostly bright with some scattered dark spots and minor staining. The leather scabbard body with a smooth surface showing a few bends and minor crazing. DG
Item Dimensions: largest 42"
Blade Length
(A) 35" (B) 33" (C0 33 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A) 42" (B) 40 - 1/2" (C) 40"