December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
Stirrup-hilted, hilted saber form copied from a popular British style (earlier derived from German hilts), heavily used during the 1810s and 1820s by American militia artillery due to the brass mountings, but also used by other troops. 33 1/2 in. overall, with a 29 in. L, slightly curved blade 1 1/4 in. W at ricasso and stamped “ROSE” on the spine. With tooled leather scabbard with brass mounts, consisting of throat and chape; middle band missing. CONDITION: very good overall, channeled grip retains most of its original leather; mottled pewter-toned blade with a few spots of light oxidation; scabbard is sound w/ seam opening on reverse.