An Austrian/Southern German grenadier's sabre, 1st half of the 18th century Curved, single-edged blade with the forte richly etched on both sides with the slightly modified, introductory verses from the Gospel of John, beneath a picture of Mary on the reverse side and one of a crucifix on the obverse side. Brass hilt with fine relief decoration. Languets decorated with an angel's head on the reverse side. The grip strap exhibits floral relief decoration with waved borders, and terminates in a lion head. Leather grip cover with brass backed rivets, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 5616px × 1928px
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License: Licensed
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