Austrian Infantry Saber, Last Quarter 18th C

Description

Iron guard made of flat bars featuring stirrup hilt and reverse scroll quillon. Dove-head pommel with integral back strap. Original wood grip with black leather over cord wrap. Broad, curved 25 1/2” unfullered single-edged blade with indistinct mark stamped on each side. Metal partially cleaned, the blade heavily pitted toward the tip. Overall length 30 1/4”.