Cavalry saber.
Brass handle, helmeted pommel.
Large brass guard decorated with the Argentine coat of arms.
Curved, single-edged, hollow blade with two sides, engraved "VIVE LA NATION" on one side and "VIVRE LIBRE OU MOURIR" on the other. Remains of bluing and very slight gilding.
Leather scabbard with three brass fittings, in fairly good condition.
19th century.
Blade length: 73.2 cm. - Total length: 89.8 cm.
Fairly good condition, traces of oxidation.
Live Saturday 22 November 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 17

Cavalry saber. Brass handle, helmeted pommel. Large brass guard decorated with the Argentine coat of arms. Curved, single-edged, hollow blade with two sides, engraved "VIVE LA NATION" on one side and "VIVRE LIBRE OU MOURIR" on the other. Remains of bluing and very slight gilding. Leather scabbard with three brass fittings, in fairly good condition. 19th century. Blade length: 73.2 cm. - Total length: 89.8 cm. Fairly good condition, traces of oxidation.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€750
Buyer's premium
26%
Cavalry saber. Brass handle, helmeted pommel. Large brass guard decorated with the Argentine coat of arms. Curved, single-edged, hollow blade with two sides, engraved "VIVE LA NATION" on one side and "VIVRE LIBRE OU MOURIR" on the other. Remains of bluing and very slight gilding. Leather scabbard with three brass fittings, in fairly good condition. 19th century. Blade length: 73.2 cm. - Total length: 89.8 cm. Fairly good condition, traces of oxidation.
Sale Saturday 22 November 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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