#2254 • Marine Artillery Type 1771 Lions Head (Gladius) Short Sword

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $90.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

23 1/2" Gladius-style blade with fullers in both sides, cast 1-piece brass lion's head crossguard/handle with 2 rivets, in a leather scabbard with brass-unit-marked? chape and a single riveted brass hanger/loop.