Title
Light cavalry superior officer's sword, oriental style, 19th Century /
Caption
Light cavalry superior officer's sword, oriental style
Circa 1830-1840
Private collection
Info+
Guard in gilded, engraved brass
Strongly curved damask steel blade, with a flat blunt edge, decorated with gold
Iron sheath with two small metal plates, decorated with lion muzzles and oak leaves branches, holding two rings
Brass sheath opening
Date
1830
Credit line
Photo12/Michel Bury
Reference
MBY11A01_161
License type
Rights managed
Available size
34,9Mb (948,1Kb) / 9,5in x 14,3in / 2848 x 4288 (300dpi)