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Argentine Model 1898 Artillery Broad Sword

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 900.00 USD
Argentine Model 1898 Artillery Broad Sword
Featured in this lot we have a Argentine Model 1898 Artillery broad sword originating from the early 1900's. The sword shows steel construction with a steel blade, 'D' guard, and grip. The sword was manufactured by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co located in Solingen, Germany. The base of the blade is marked "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen" with the inscription on the fuller having been ground out. The guard is marked "1218" on the hilt at the top of the guard. The blade itself is etched Fiergito Argentino. The condition of the sword is preserved with some wear to the etching along the blade and some patina adorning the hilt and guard but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 33" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/4" and the blade length is 26 1/8".