Juan Per¢n (1895 - 1974) - President of Argentina A gift sabre for the French general Lattre de Tassigny on the occasion of his visit to Argentina in 1947. "Mameluke" sword, the blade etched on both sides of the forte (with the Argentine coat of arms), no maker's mark. Matt gilt hilt with chequered, black lacquered wooden grip scales (a few small chippings), attached to it a dark red tassel. Also a black, coarsely lacquered sheet steel scabbard with matt gilt mounts decorated in relief and two movable suspension rings. Signs of age. Length circa, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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