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Miniature
Royal Prussian Cürassier - Extra - Pallasch
(Saber) on Onyx Base. No maker. This well detailed
miniature, measuring 10" in overall length
grades EX++ showing minor wear the cast, brass hilt
with pommel nut and 4-bar handguard/crossguard.
Cast, brass grip with cast wire wrap shows much
wear to the black painted finish, but no damage
or loss of detail. Straight, plated, single-fullered,
single-edged blade measuring 7 ¼" in
length grades EX+/EX++ showing minor wear with a
few age specks, but no lifting, pitting or damage
to tip. Blade is without a buffer pad. Straight,
nickel-plated scabbard shows minor wear and some
minor scratches/crazing with one small depression
to lower obverse shell, but no major damage. Scabbard
is complete with the pre-1908 pattern double suspension
bands/rings. The jade-green, onyx base with burgundy
felt backing measuring 8 38"L X 2 ½"W
X 5/8"H shows minor wear and a few tiny nicks
to edges, but no cracks or major damage. The two
scabbard supports fit tightly to the base with no
chipping to the onyx. Nice desk-top commemorative.
EX+/EX++ (26112) $595.


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