59th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1788 lots has ended on 5th May 2024. 81% of all lots sold

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Water Customs official's sabre with portepee -

Water Customs official's sabre with portepee -

LOT 74-1172
SOLD
Auction ended        5th May 2024  |  03:52 pm CEST
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 1.600,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
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LOT 74-1172
EAN 2000000841540
LOT 74-1172
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000841540
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-1172
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000841540
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Rare Water Customs official's sabre.

This sabre type was worn by Water Customs officials.

Clean nickel-plated steel blade. No maker's mark. Gilded brass hilt fittings with a lion's head pommel. Comes with two red inlaid glass eyes. Black celluloid grip with a small crack on the upper side. Intact wire wrapping. The front langet bears the national eagle. Includes the water customs portepee, partially missing wire. Original leather scabbard with brass fittings. Acceptance mark on the crest. Crest with small dents. Also a dent in the middle. Soft leather.

Signs of use.

Length: 96 cm.


Condition
2