17th Century Sabre with lion head pommel for comment.

theswordcollector · 16th January 2016, 08:43 PM

Hi this looks allot like a Swiss horseman's saber with the exception of the quilon and chain which could be more decorative for an officer or hunting model. The brass grip is a bit different than the wood turned examples I have encountered in Eastern Europe. I would suggest this is more of a dress saber due to it's ascetic alterations or an officers model. In field use other than dress or hunt the brass grip and chain would not be suitable in my opinion but it could also be a period custom variation/alteration for an officer. Wonderful find :-)

16th January 2016, 08:43 PM	#1
theswordcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Berlin Posts: 48	Swiss Horseman's Saber Hi this looks allot like a Swiss horseman's saber with the exception of the quilon and chain which could be more decorative for an officer or hunting model. The brass grip is a bit different than the wood turned examples I have encountered in Eastern Europe. I would suggest this is more of a dress saber due to it's ascetic alterations or an officers model. In field use other than dress or hunt the brass grip and chain would not be suitable in my opinion but it could also be a period custom variation/alteration for an officer. Wonderful find :-) Attached Images