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Original weapons. Buy and sale.
Here you can buy old original weapons of many different countries and different periods: sabres, swords and foils and eventually fire arms if sale is legal in France.
We cannot know regulations of all countries, so before you pass an order, verify that importation of these weapons is legal in your country.
If not, we won't accept any claim if you have problems with your local customs.
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Sword for staff officer Empire
A typical staff sword, distinguished by the symbols on the hilt, used during the Napoleonic era and up to the Restoration. Beautiful original gilding, a fine blade with its original engravings and blued/gilt finish, and a good period scabbard. Good mother-of-pearl grips.
The leather has shrunk slightly, and the chape is no longer attached, but we have not reattached it, in case you wish to have a new leather scabbard made and the original fittings reattached.
This way, you could keep the old leather for preservation in your collection and use the sword for reenactments.
However, be careful not to damage the mother-of-pearl grips, which are over 200 years old.
The hilt displays the usual staff symbols, notably the Greek-style helmet. Note also the central motif on the guard branch: two eagles (attributing this sword to napoleonic period), devouring a celestial body (moon or sun?). Rare condition for such a sword. Very reasonable price for such condition.
Total length 96 cm.
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Silverplated sword dedicated to victory. Empire/Restoration
A very fine sword with exceptionally delicate chiseling, a beautiful blade with blued and gilded edges. Good original mother-of-pearl grips.
A fine example of the best one could find in a fantasy officer's sword from the First Empire, and even during the Restoration period, although no specific Empire symbols were used.
Overall length 99 cm, blade 86 cm.
The scrolled hilt is decorated with a Victory blowing the trumpet of glory.
The quillon features a head that is likely that of Athena, goddess of war.
The original silvering is largely preserved; a beautiful piece in rare condition, a must-see.New
390,00 €
Out of stock
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REPLICA 3 MUSKETEERS RAPIER SWORD. Not usuable for fencing
Vintage limited-edition reproduction of a rapier from the Musée de l'Empéri.
On a wooden base in the shape of a stylized fleur-de-lis, adorned with a medallion inscribed "Musée de l'Empéri - L'Épée des Trois Mousquetaires" (The Sword of the Three Musketeers).
Good condition, base height 137 cm, width 40 cm. Two triangular brackets on the back of the base allow for wall mounting.
PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.
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Officer's saber, derived from the Year XI troop, light cavalry chasseur, 1st Empire
Bronze hilt of the chasseur type with a long-tailed pommel, three-branch guard, and quillons.
A model exists specifically for officers, but some preferred the more robust and "expeditious" look of the enlisted model, with a few modifications—after all, one didn't become an officer to use the same weapons as the troops!
Murat is depicted with such a saber in period paintings.
Officers could purchase their own sabers from cutlers. The following differences are usually noticeable:
The grip is covered in leather and, on this model, features brass wire wrapping, which is absent on the enlisted models.
The brass olives, however, are missing from the grip.
Numerous hallmarks and markings on the guard.
The curved blade has a wide fuller and is marked with three hallmarks from the Klingenthal Manufactory: Kranz, Lobstein, and Bisch. All three correspond to individuals active during the same period as the engraving on the back of the blade: "Manuf Imp du Klingenthal septembre 1813" (Klingenthal Manufactory, September 1813).
The scabbard is very heavy. The chape is quite characteristic of the model in use during the First Empire; it is even one of the criteria for detecting copies. It is wider at the bottom than at the top, which makes sense, as the lower part is the part that would potentially rub against the ground.
A good piece, a true example of a light cavalry chasseur saber, typical of the final years of the First Empire.
Weight with scabbard: 2380 g, saber alone: 1097 g.
The scabbard of this sword had been painted black to conceal its heavy oxidation, a less than ideal but common practice.
These scabbards are very thick, making it difficult for rust to penetrate, but it's thanks to this that the blades survive in such good condition.
We chose to strip the paint from this scabbard to restore a more "natural" appearance, but as a result, it's quite shiny, and it will take some time to develop a more pleasing patina. The hilt also received a light polish to even everything out. In a year or two, the whole piece will look more like an antique.
Total length: 1020 mm, including a blade of 885 mm. Uncommon model.
New
1 150,00 €
Out of stock
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Glaive of school of Mars. Drawing by David painter!
In the fervor of the Revolution, anything related to antiquity was considered worthy of esteem.
Thus, the students of the new military school, the so-called School of Mars, were dressed in uniforms designed by David in the Roman style, and equipped with swords also inspired by Roman designs.
Brass hilt.
Ovoid pommel with rivet button.
Hilt with twelve rows of scales. Tiny hole in the bronze (see photos); it is noted, but not readily apparent.
Rectangular crossguard with trapezoidal quillons.
Straight blade with a central ridge, 475 mm long, clearly marked with the fasces, but in a difficult-to-access location. Overall length 635 mm.
Laminated brass scabbard with two suspension rings, chased with the level of equality, a Masonic symbol.
The cap has a long palmette and a crescent-shaped point, with red wool fittings.
The blade fits into the sheath from the side we inserted it, without forcing it. If you try to insert the blade by rotating it 180°, you risk forcing it and damaging the bottom of the sheath. There's a little knack to it, after that it goes in easily.
Several variations exist among these swords, hastily made during this turbulent era. Ours lacks the "antennae" that usually extended from the crossguard. Is this an original omission, or simply a breakage? The price reflects this.
The March School provided both military and civic instruction, aiming to supply officers for the Revolutionary Army trained "in all republican virtues."
The School would train these young men "in Fraternity, Discipline, Frugality, Love of Country, and Hatred of Kings," whether they were "brave like Decius, virtuous like Aristides, or tactically astute like Xenophon."
It was active for a very short time, from June 1, 1794, to October 23, 1794, following the fall of Robespierre.
The 3,500 swords produced were then sent to the students' homes, eventually gracing collections around the world a few decades later.
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2 sabres: officer 1821 type and briquet.
The 1821 saber is in very poor condition, but it remains interesting for potentially salvaging the hilt and blade, or for theatrical fencing after a thorough cleaning.
The briquet is more surprising; the blade is a wreck, but the hilt is of an unusual design, hollow, and appears to have been made in two parts.
Most importantly, it is marked with numerous inscriptions in large characters: 1814 and IBA.v. L.N.28.
28th Line Infantry Regiment???? Price reflects the condition.
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Cutlass, french type 1833T. Without scabbard
A cutlass, 1833 type, with a blackened iron hilt and hallmarks. The protective plate has been removed and the guard thinned to serve as a machete in Africa or Asia.
Hence the name 1833 T, for "Transformed." These swords were still in use in Indochina during the final years of the French presence.
French soldiers and auxiliaries sometimes carried weapons, some of which were marked "Manufacture Royale..." (Royal Manufacture...), like the example offered for sale!
The curved blade is also hallmarked and engraved with a naval anchor. The mark on the back, though difficult to see in the photos, reads "Manufacture Rle de Ch..." (Royal Manufacture of Ch...).
The original manufacture of this sword dates back to the period 1833-1848. In 1848, France transitioned to the Second Republic, never to return to a monarchy.
Total length 82 cm, blade 68 cm. The blade is oxidized but can be cleaned better. The set is as we found it
1833 type cutlass was withdrawn from service in the early 1900s.
Uncommon!
New
285,00 €
Out of stock
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Revolutionary saber with rotating guard. Movable branch that needs reattaching.
Bon sabre révolutionnaire à garde tournante.
La garde, en laiton, est à 2 branches .
La branche principale est complétée par une branche secondaire pouvant se déplier et protéger ainsi la main.
Cette branche n'est plus solidaire du sabre au niveau du pommeau...Prix en rapport.
Plateau agrémenté d'un quillon en forme de coquille saint Jacques, un ressort vissé sous le plateau permet de débloquer la branche latérale.
Poignée en bois avec son bon cuir et son filigrane d'origine, en parfait état.
Longueur totale 72 cm.
Axe cassé mais branche et système à ressort complets, calotte à longue queue, lame à un pan creux de 59 cm de longueur.
Ce modèle de sabre est vraiment typique des productions révolutionnaires, on utilisait tout ce qui était disponible en terme de lames, des longues, mais aussi des courtes récupérées sur des sabres étrangers, dans des qualités très variables.
La "Levée en masse" nécessitait d'équiper de très nombreux soldats et on faisait avec "les moyens du bord".
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Italian sabre
TOTAL LENGTH 97 CM. INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED BLADE 83 CM
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Senior officer sword second Empire. 27 march 1852 type. With its full dress sword knot
A fine all-arms senior officer's sword, model of March 27, 1852. The guard features an eagle against a background of six flags, their staffs also ending in small eagles.
The pommel is also an eagle, for those who might have missed the fact that we are back under the Empire, and that Emperor Napoleon III wants to show it!
The flags' stamens are tied beneath the thunderbolt.
The push button that unlocks the guard is present and functional.
Overall length 103 cm, including an 87 cm lozenge-shaped blade. A beautiful horn grip, like those found on generals' swords; it only lacks the stars.
In original condition, very good, clear markings: Coulaux, Klingenthal...etc.
Described in Jean Lhoste's book "Les sabres et les épées portes en France des origines à nos jours" (Sabres and Swords Worn in France from their Origins to the Present Day), page 347, item number 642. No scabbard
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3 african weapons
It's not brand new, it could use a good cleaning, but it's inexpensive.
The cross-shaped sword is a Tuareg takouba, the weapon of choice for warriors, some of whom were still wearing chainmail and other equipment used by knights during the Crusades at the beginning of the 20th century, equipment that had somehow ended up in Africa.
Sometimes takoubas are fitted with good old European blades, but that's not the case here.
The sword with its checkered scabbard is quite impressive for a collector.
We're also including a dagger with a flaming blade, which, contrary to some false claims, wasn't designed to make straight holes when its user was trembling!
Its scabbard is made of engraved black leather. For a beginner's collection, it's quite eclectic and worth a look.
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Saber for dragoon and light cavalry, 1790 type.
A completely authentic revolutionary saber, which doesn't betray the manufacture of the period, often without markings... Whatever could be found was used to equip the soldiers of the levy en masse, the good and the bad.
Total length 106 cm including a 90 cm blade. Semi-pink copper hilt, with 3 branches, leather-wrapped knuckle trimmed with a simple filigree. It is generally in good condition.
This type of saber was not in production for very long, but it continued to be used throughout the Napoleonic Wars.
This saber was appraised by JJ Buigne (Le Hussard) about fifteen years ago, see last picture, and valued at €1,100. He defines it as a light cavalry saber.
Some dragoon regiments were indeed converted into light cavalry regiments in 1790 and retained the sabers they had previously, but the double-fulled blades were more specifically used by the dragoons.
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First Empire model ship's/boarding saber with 1833 model blade and new scabbard
Rare ship's or boarding saber with a First Empire pattern hilt (a pinhead-sized hole in the shell is noteworthy). The quillon is cut into a palmette, a characteristic of the First Empire.
675 mm curved blade with markings on the spine: "Manuf de Chatellerault...", which remain illegible. Rust and talc on the blade, easily cleaned.
Chatellerault manufactured the blades for the boarding sabers between 1835 and 1861, so the blade is indeed of the 1833 pattern.
It no longer has any visible punch marks and has been thoroughly cleaned; the two regulatory anchors are, however, visible on both sides.
When the ship's saber pattern was changed in 1833, not all the sabers of the earlier pattern were put away! They continued to be used until the stock was exhausted, even if defective blades had to be replaced. This allowed us to find a few sabers modified in this way, which were less expensive than the (very) rare 100% original pieces.
The scabbard is a new one, for use in reenactment.
Michel Petard states in his book "Le sabre d'abordage" (The Boarding Saber) that no scabbard of the Year IX model has survived.
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Savoie. Royal artillerie corp officer sabre 1819 type
Nice engraved blade "Nizza 1826".
In 1826, Nice is not yet french and still attached to Savoie.
Total length 93 cm, blade 80 cm.
Scabbard is teared but protected blade well.
Rare
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Cutlass, french type 1833. Without scabbard
Regulation type 1833.
Painted steel, Curve blade engraved with an anchor, and indication "Manufacture Royale de Chatelleraut, mars 1841".
Blade 67 cm. oxydized
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Heavy cavalry sabre for officer. Circa 1900
Our first impression when we first held this sword was rather negative.
The leather of the scabbard is very fine, roughly finished, and its trimmings are really thin for a military weapon, we were leaning towards a good piece, equipped with a totally adequate scabbard. Except that this saber is equipped with a rush blade, not common, and that the cover is of a specific model to allow the passage of such a blade.
After all, it has been a long time since the sabers that equip our military no longer have any combat function.
This saber is therefore probably a so-called "commercial" model which was originally equipped with a light scabbard, the leather of which has been redone.
The saber and scabbard assembly weighs only 853 grams. Its total length is 100 cm.
Beautiful chiseled bronze handle, very pleasing to see. Uncommon
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Light cavalry sabre. Dedicated blade "Albert Serillant(?) Mal des Logis Chef. Souvenir du 5 ème escadron. 1er Janvier 1885". 80 € DISCOUNT
Flat-backed blade with a fuller, engraved with a long dedication; the proper name is difficult to read.
It was a nice gift to start the year!
Backes et fils logo on the heel.
The scabbard is heavily oxidized in the middle, but it has well protected the blade, which is in good condition.
A single ring, which is normal; in 1882, sabers went from two to one ring. It's all very consistent, in its original condition.
We haven't cleaned the guard or the blade; we leave it up to you to decide whether you want to keep this reminder of the past as is, or to polish it.
Total length 102 cm, including the blade 86 cm.
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Lot of 2 antique replicas of US powder flasks. ORIGINAL PRICE: €123. PRICE REDUCED BY 2
Beautiful, already old Italian copies of US powder flasks, Zouave type and 1851 Navy type.
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Glaive de sapeur de la garde constitutionelle. PRECEDENT PRICE: 520 €
GLAIVE DE LA GARDE CONSTITUTIONNELLE DU ROI.
Constitutional Monarchy, 1791-1792.
Extremely rare, authentic, and REALLY period piece.
We are selling this sword for what it is: a fine copy, with a particularly impressive blade.
In a collection, this item would stand out.
Cast brass mount chiseled in the shape of a rooster's neck and head. H 16 cm.
Symmetrical flat crossguard highlighted with an engraved fillet.
Straight blade cut with a saw-like edge for sappers. 505 mm long by 50 mm at the heel.
Very good condition, slight oxidation on the blade.
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Baionet 1st third XIX th century
Total length 525 mm, including 470 mm blade.
Good overall condition, numerous markings.
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Baïonette Rosalie, WWI - All black, including blade.
This model is not rare, but in this condition it is a truly exceptional piece.
The blade is phosphated and the scabbard is also blackened.
It appears to be a ceremonial piece; the quality is exceptional.
Length 65 cm. Only one piece available.
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Mini strap for children's sword set. Junior officer. Price by one
In the photo, it looks like a real strap, but the entire strap, including the cord, measures between 24 and 26 cm.
Perfect for adding a saber to a set, just like the ones made to complete the little uniforms given to children in the 19th and mid-20th centuries.
Produced by Éts David...Each one has its own little period label.
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Mini strap for children's sword set. Senior officer. Price by one
In the photo, it looks like a real strap, but the entire strap, including the cord, measures between 24 and 26 cm.
Perfect for adding a saber to a set, just like the ones made to complete the little uniforms given to children in the 19th and mid-20th centuries.
Produced by Éts David...Each one has its own little period label.
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Lot de 2 armes de théâtre style renaissance, avec bonnes lames anciennes.
For decoration or show, this is how swords were conceived and manufactured around 1900.
There was no point in manufacturing blades that could not be used in combat to equip weapons intended for decorative purposes, and this is why, on models that are not truly historical, we find blades signed Coulaux à Klingenthal, and duly hallmarked, as on the sword with a scabbard.
This means that these weapons can be used in combat (light combat, of course... not against a two-handed sword), but without any guarantee in case of breakage. As with any antique weapon, it's a gamble!
Both swords have 80 cm blades and bronze guards with filigree tangs.
There is a little play in the guard of the one without a scabbard; the end of the tang needs to be re-mauled.
Good overall condition. Small repair at the bottom of the scabbard.
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Old fencing weapons: 3 types + massk
For collection, or as pieces of antique fencing equipment, we offer a small selection of fencing equipment used at the beginning of the last century, or even earlier.
A foil with a figure-8 hilt, blade signed Coulaux et compagnie in Klingenthal.
A sword with a beautiful knuckle decorated with double black braiding, PION Paris blade, octagonal pommel.
A saber with a checkered wooden hilt, blade with no identifiable markings.
We add a mask, bordered with red leather
The set is generally in good condition, with just a little attic rust to remove.
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Set of 4 foils
We propose 4 different interesting types.
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Lot de fleurets anciens
Pour la collection, mais surtout pour du spectacle, il est toujours intéressant des disposer d'armes pas chères, utilisables en combat que l'on pourra customiser et confier à des figurants pour faire nombre....En arrière plan d'une scène d'abordage de bateau par exemple.
Tous ces fleurets ont des lames qui sont dans leurs longueurs d'origine. Une des coquilles est à refixer, une des gardes est de type "garde en 8".
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English cavalry sabre, WW1, 1908 type, so called "Patton". ORIGINAL PRICE: 270 €
After the Mle 1899 saber, too large and heavy for the cavalry, came the Model 1908, first developed for the American cavalry by a certain Patton, who would have an extraordinary destiny, including a major role in the evolution of the Second World War.
With a very futuristic appearance for the time, it was almost never used; loading machine guns from horseback did not produce very satisfactory results.
The scabbard is heavily oxidized, with a visible hole and missing splints, but the markings are clearly visible on the heel.
The hilt is in good condition with its original green paint.
Emblematic of the innovative weapons of the "Great War" in their design.
Total length: 110 cm
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Swordknot for senior officer with gold pompon, in its original box.
2 nd empire and 3 rd republic.
Acorn a bit oxydized. Except this good condition
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Very beautiful senior officer's swordknots, attribution unknown, circa 1900
In the production of the David companys, there were supplies intended for numerous armies spread across the planet.
Sometimes we managed to clearly identify the army for which these supplies were intended....Sometimes not.
Here are some beautiful swordknots that would love nothing more than to adorn the sabers or swords of senior officers.
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Swordknots from different countries, only one per type, price per unit
Petit assortiment de dragonnes qui étaient proposées par les Ets David.
Nous n'avons pas réussi à identifier à quelles armes elles étaient assorties, de quels pays elles provenaient.
Si vous avez le sabre ou l'épée qui va avec sans sa dragonne, tant mieux pour vous.
Très décoratif pour du spectacle aussi.
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US Zouave brass black powder flask for .58 caliber. Probably Italian made in the 1960s/1970s.
"POIRE A POUDRE A SYMBOLE MACONNIQUE - US - 1837-1845 -ENTREE DU " MICHIGAN " DANS L'UNION"
Poire à poudre portant symbole maçonnique , période de 1837 à 1845 , pour l'entrée de l'état du " Michigan" dans l'union , symbolisée par la 26 eme étoiles entourant le soleil rayonnant et les mains enlacés au signe de reconnaissance maçonnique .
Poire précédant la guerre de seccession ( 1861-1865 )aux USA.
Sur le haut , un aigle derrière un écu , perché sur des flêches et un rameau d'olivier .
En bas , un écu portant la mention US en son centre , sur trophées d'armes ,canons, casque , drapeaux , instruments .
Deux anneaux de forme triangulaire (delta ) pour l'attache de la suspente de la poire.
Le Ressort de bouche fonctionne .
Matière : Laiton
Hauteur : 23 cm
Largeur : 10 cm
Epaisseur : 5 cm
Poids : 210 grs
Belle pièce pour un F:. pendant cette période de la création et entrée dans l'union des Etats Unis.
Bel état de conservation et d'usage , voir détails sur les photos.
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English sabre for staff officer, 1861 type. PRECEDENT PRICE: 360 €
Nice brass handle,nice blade. Global good condition.
96 cm
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Sword for artistical fencing
Unusual type of sword for artistical fencing.
Handle is particularly elaborate, the cup to protect the hands is of a model never encountered before, in a somewhat Art Deco style.
The blade is indeed a good fencing blade, designed for combat...but old, which means that it can last 10 years or break from the first touches, so we cannot guarantee it.
Two copies on sale.
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Swordknot for senior officer. Grande tenue. Old production. In its old box. Price by one
2 nd empire and 3rd republic.
Made some decades ago by David Company.
Not absolutely perfect, sold as they are on pictures.
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Box to offer short sabres
Caution, not thick enough to put briquet of 1st Empire for instance.
Outer length 785 mm , outer width 165 mm, outer thickness 40 mm.
Only one in black and one in green.
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Sword for toreador so called "estoque de matador" + 2 swords for decoration.
Sword for toreador is curved to reach easier heart of bull and kill him quickly.
95 cm long.
Other swords are made only for decoration, blade are engraved. Length 99 and 101 cm.
All need a cleaning.
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Flask for lead balls, mid 19 th century
Thick leather ended by a dosing system
Length 23 cm
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USA. Sword of Knight of Columbus. American Catholic fraternal order. 100 € DISCOUNT!
90 cm long.
Head of Christopher Columbus on pommel.
Numerous inscriptions and chiselings.
Global good condition
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Sweden bayonet for Mauser
325 mm