Lot 503
A CROCODILE POMMEL BATTLE OF THE NILE FIGHTING SABRE.
With a broad 75cm curved pointed and fullered blade marked to the back 'Runkel Solingen', decorated with Royal coat of arms, GR cypher beneath a Crown, the stirrup hilt with Crocodile headed back strap, the black leather grip wound with wire, the langets with fouled anchors, The black leather scabbard with three mounts and twin ring suspension. 94cm overall length,
Although Dirks with Crocodile decoration are relatively common sabres are much less regularly encountered.
