26th Mar, 2024 10:00

SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
  Lot 143
 

143

A SCARCE FRENCH CUSTOMS OFFICER'S CUTLASS

72.25cm curved fullered broad blade etched Custodes Regum Antiques to one side and Pour Mon Roi & Ma Patrie on the other, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports and fretted Fleur de Lys. Circa 1775 and in the Petits Montmorency style, these scarce weapons were issued to the French navy during the shortages of The American War of Independence.

Sold for £320


 

72.25cm curved fullered broad blade etched Custodes Regum Antiques to one side and Pour Mon Roi & Ma Patrie on the other, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports and fretted Fleur de Lys. Circa 1775 and in the Petits Montmorency style, these scarce weapons were issued to the French navy during the shortages of The American War of Independence.

Auction: SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 26th Mar, 2024

Virtual Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria auction. No bidding in person.

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