121 Heavy sabre of an Austro-Hungarian cavalry officer, mid 18th century.

Brass hilt, the pommel as a lion's head. Leather grip with wire wrapping and applied rosettes.

Broad oriental double-edged blade with arabesque decoration and Arabic inscription. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with broad brass mountings. On two suspension rings.

Extremely decorative and imposing massive sabre from the 2nd half of the 18th century. The blade probably Turkish hilt.

Length: 97 cm.

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