7th Dec, 2011 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A PRUSSIAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S PALLASCH
A PRUSSIAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S PALLASCH, CIRCA 1786-97
with straight regulation fullered blade double-edged for the last quarter, etched on each face with the Prussian eagle charged with the cypher 'FWR' for Frederick Wilhelm (1786-97), trophies-of-arms the words 'vivat' and 'Cuirassier' respectively and with Potsdam arsenal inscription on the back-edge, regulation brass basket-hilt cast in low relief, the outer face including the crowned Prussian eagle charged with the 'FWR' cypher, thumb-loop, and leather grip bound with plaited brass wire
84.5cm; 33 3/8in blade
Unsold
A PRUSSIAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S PALLASCH, CIRCA 1786-97
with straight regulation fullered blade double-edged for the last quarter, etched on each face with the Prussian eagle charged with the cypher 'FWR' for Frederick Wilhelm (1786-97), trophies-of-arms the words 'vivat' and 'Cuirassier' respectively and with Potsdam arsenal inscription on the back-edge, regulation brass basket-hilt cast in low relief, the outer face including the crowned Prussian eagle charged with the 'FWR' cypher, thumb-loop, and leather grip bound with plaited brass wire
84.5cm; 33 3/8in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 7th Dec, 2011
