A sabre of honour, Klingenthal, end of the 18th century Slightly curved pipeback blade with a Pandour point. The lower third etched and gilded. The obverse side with manufacturer's inscription "". Blade with patina, cleaned at the point, and pitted in the area of the etching. Heavy, gilded knuckle-bow hilt in the typical Klingenthal fashion with elaborate decorative figures of the heads of genii (victories) and sphinxes. The quillons show light marks of parrying. Finely chequered ebony grip and a heavy pommel cap with decorative aca, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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