Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018

Lot 219

An 18th Century Spanish cavalry officer's sword

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £320

+ Buyers Premium

Description

An 18th Century Spanish cavalry officer's sword, straight double edged blade 32 in. with impressed lettering: 'POR EL REY CARLOS III' to one side and 'CAVALLERIA TO 1774' to the other, gilt brass hilt evolved from the rapier form with vestigial dish extending to form a knuckle bow, reeded wooden grip, lacks scabbard.