Auction 27 AUCTION 27: ANTIQUE ARMS & MILITARIA
By HELIOS
Apr 11, 2021
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 150:

A RARE SWISS VIVANDIERE / CANTINIERE SHORT SWORD TYPE 1855

Sold for: $425
Start price:
$ 250
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A RARE SWISS VIVANDIERE / CANTINIERE SHORT SWORD TYPE 1855

Brass hilt with ribbed grip, straight blade with two wide fullers, black stitched leather scabbard with brass mounts, complete with original leather frog with buckle. Vivandière is a French name for women attached to military regiments as sutlers or canteen keepers.

Dimensions: L: 27 1/2 in., (70 cm.)

Condition: Very good