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A MEXICAN SWORD AND SABER
Early 20th century sword decorated with two etched panels of arabesques together with the Mexican eagle and snake motif. Three piece brass hilt with recurved guard having a single dog's head quillon and pomel depicting a man's head. The leather sheath is decorated with cactus fiber embroidery. The machete with bolo style blade, decorated on both sides with two large etched panels and a leather covered grip. The sheath embroidered with pitado in a greek key motif. (2)
Early 20th century sword decorated with two etched panels of arabesques together with the Mexican eagle and snake motif. Three piece brass hilt with recurved guard having a single dog's head quillon and pomel depicting a man's head. The leather sheath is decorated with cactus fiber embroidery. The machete with bolo style blade, decorated on both sides with two large etched panels and a leather covered grip. The sheath embroidered with pitado in a greek key motif. (2)