A splendid model 1861 sabre for cavalry officers., Pipe-backed Damascus blade with yelmen. On one face etched with a double-headed eagle above a banner inscribed "Viribus unitis", the gilding preserved in remnants. An unclear mark " Haussmann" etched above the ricasso. The other side bears a crowned chiffre "FJ 1" and " Hofschwertfeger Wien" (Swordsmith to the Imperial and Royal Court, Vienna). Steel knuckle-bow hilt with restrained decorative engraving and sharkskin-covered grip with partially missing winding. Steel scabbard. Length 101 cm. Provenance:,

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