Lot #155 - An antique Spanish short sword or machete for Gastadores, model 1843
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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
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Sale Name:Australian, Maritime & Natural History | Part I
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Sale Date:28 Aug 2022 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:155
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Lot Description:An antique Spanish short sword or machete for Gastadores, model 1843
having a broad clip-pointed blade, cast brass lion head pommel, feathered grip and cross guard; with a brass tipped leather scabbard; designed for a gastador, an infantryman trained in the skills of a combat engineer
59cm long -
Notes:Condition: some pitting to the blade, hilt missing, loss to cross guard
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Unclassified
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.