Lot Nr.4448

A sabre à la Mameluke for officers

of the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own). Slightly curved back-blade with a pronounced spur on the back of the blade, etched on both sides, the obverse side showing the names of battlefields within scrolls, the monogram "TMJT" and a brass inlaid proof mark, and the reverse side a crowned regimental designation, the cipher "VR", and the maker's inscription, "Hawkes & Co London Manufacturers to the Queen", each lavishly framed with vine work. The brass cross-piece cast in relief and gilt, centrally charged with a silver sphinx. Ivory grip scales. Nickel-plated iron scabbard with mountings worked en suite. Attached sword-knot with minimal darkening. Length 97 cm.
The 11th Hussars gained tragic fame for their heroic participation in the disastrous attack of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854.

Condition: I-II

Limit: 1200 EURO

2200 EURO