A hussar officer's heavy sabre,South German/Austrian,2nd half of the 18th century. Broad,curved blade with fullers on both sides,pronounced yelmen,a long false edge and a Pandour point,the lower half as well as the blade's spine lavishly etched and gilt,displaying sun,moon,cabalistic numerals and magical signs. One side also bears the wolf-teeth coat of arms of the Bathory or Kinsky family(?). An old break repaired with copper solder. Brass knuckle-bow hilt with line decoration,the knuckle-guard in modest relief. Newly leathered hilt,grip strap repla,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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