DATED 1895
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A SAXON CAVALRY OFFICER'S DE LUXE QUALITY SABRE
Dated 1895
With fine pipe-backed blade etched with a faux damascus pattern over its forward half and with a large panel of foliage etched and gilt on a blued ground over its remaining length on both sides, the outer-face involving the inscription 'Schmidt s./l. Mittelhauser', the inner 'Danzig 1895' and inscribed by the retailer 'M. Neumann Berlin' on the back, gilt-brass stirrup-hilt, the outer langet applied with crossed sabres, lion's head pommel, and its original nickel-plated scabbard applied with the Saxon Royal cypher 'FA' crowned.
33 1/8in (84.2cm) blade
Dated 1895
With fine pipe-backed blade etched with a faux damascus pattern over its forward half and with a large panel of foliage etched and gilt on a blued ground over its remaining length on both sides, the outer-face involving the inscription 'Schmidt s./l. Mittelhauser', the inner 'Danzig 1895' and inscribed by the retailer 'M. Neumann Berlin' on the back, gilt-brass stirrup-hilt, the outer langet applied with crossed sabres, lion's head pommel, and its original nickel-plated scabbard applied with the Saxon Royal cypher 'FA' crowned.
33 1/8
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.