#5031 • Early 19th Century Artillery Officer's Saber

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $2,250.00

Status: Sold

High grade United States artillery officer's saber (circ 1815-1830) measuring 35.5" (blade 32.5) with pressed bone grip and langet presenting a circular device with 15-stars and the Latin motto "PARTA TEURI". Saber grip exhibits decorative gilted knucklebow and blued and gold inlaid blade. Sword in excellent condition. Grip exhibits single crack, with blade exhibiting light corrosion to some panels and some light blade spotting. Sword housed in plain gilted scabbard.