A lion's head sabre for officers,of the Saxon cavalry Slightly curved,pipe-backed Damascus steel blade with a yelmen. Richly etched and gilded on the ricasso,the obverse side bearing the crowned "FAR" cipher,the reverse side with the royal Saxon coat of arms. Gilded,sculpted brass knucklebow hilt. The obverse languet bears the silver "FAR" cipher under a crown. Sharkskin grip cover with damaged wire winding. Lacquered iron scabbard with a movable suspension ring and a riding loop. Length 92 cm.,historic,historical,19th century,Saxony,Saxonia,Saxonian,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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