270 Degen für Generale des Kaiserreichs Brasilien.

  Fire-gilt bow hilt with rocaille and arabesque relief. Folding guard with the Brazilian imperial coat of arms of Pedro II. (1831-1889). Handle scales of engraved mother-of-pearl. Straight, fullered single-edged blade with rich decorative gilt etching on both sides. Maker's mark: "RICHARDS& Co.". Black lacquered leather scabbard with gilt mountings on two suspension rings. Somewhat fragile. Manufacturer's inscription engraved on the upper back fitting: "Richards & Co.". Length: 96 cm. Attached old handwritten collection label with provenance indication: "Brigadeiro Gaviao Peixoto, 8th Presidente da Provincia de Sao Paulo". Very nice and extremely rare general sword.

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