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A LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S NON-REGULATION MAMELUKE SABRE; AND A NAVAL OFFICER'S REGULATION SWORD
- THE FIRST 19TH CENTURY
THE SECOND 20TH CENTURY

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A LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S NON-REGULATION MAMELUKE SABRE; AND A NAVAL OFFICER'S REGULATION SWORD
THE FIRST 19TH CENTURY
THE SECOND 20TH CENTURY
Price Realized
(Set Currency)
  • £625
  • ($1,028)
  • Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
    £400 - £600
  • ($656 - $985)

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Sale 5854
Arms & Armour
18 June 2009
London, South Kensington




Lot Description

A LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S NON-REGULATION MAMELUKE SABRE; AND A NAVAL OFFICER'S REGULATION SWORD
THE FIRST 19TH CENTURY
THE SECOND 20TH CENTURY
The first modelled on a Persian shamshir, with plain blade, plain iron hilt and horn grip-scales, in its iron scabbard; the second with etched R.N.R blade retaining most of its original polish, in its scabbard
32½in (82.6cm) and 31½in (80cm) blades (2)

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