Interesting sabre for Austrian Grenadier NCO. The brass hilt is a typical "Prima Plana" shape with Lion head covering the top. The blade is much wider then trooper sword, almost like a cutlas. Blade is 27 inches long and almost 2 inches wide. It is engraved with Imperial Double Headed Eagle on both sides. This style of Austrian Eagle was typical for the swords made in a second part of 18th century. No scabbard. They were made from leather, so it is long gone.
Excellent condition, clean blade with nice, sharp engraving. Blade has some pitting and couple of nicks on the edge. Excellent hilt with full leather grip without wire.
Although trooper swords from later periods are quite easy to find, the early NCO is very scarce.
