Chilean Sabre Made By Châtellerault Arms
A French made Chilean cavalry sabre sword made between 1891 and 1893. The spine of the blade marked with the French arsenal, “Manufacture d’armes de Chatellerault” Followed by “JH,” the initials of Jacob Holtzer, the French government exporter. The Chilean coat of arms, a star within a shield is stamped on the ricasso. The guard bears unit markings, “2” over “4” and “2” over “100”. This Chilean sabre made by Châtellerault Arms is in overall good condition.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 102.5 cm (40.35 inches)
Without scabbard: 100 cm (39.37)
Italian Cavalry Sword Model 1860 By S & K Schnitzler & Kirschbaum
An Italian cavalry sword model 1860 by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen Germany. S&K marked on the blade's ricasso on one side and an unclear mark on the other side of it. The sword is in fair to good condition with pitting on the metal showing its age as a 160 year old item that was probably used in battle.
Description:
With scabbard: 109 cm (42.91 inches)
Without scabbard: 102.5 cm (40.35 inches)