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RARE 19TH C. MEXICAN CAVALRY SWORD WITH UNIQUE ENGRAVED BLADE DECORATIONS

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RARE 19TH C. MEXICAN CAVALRY SWORD WITH UNIQUE ENGRAVED BLADE DECORATIONS

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Rare 19th C. Mexican Cavalry Sword with Unique Engraved Blade Decorations. with its iron hilt mounts having unusual snake skin grip with silver and copper wire bondage. Wearing a robust curved blade with a large fuller to each side, featuring very unusual and unique engraved decorations and markings, including a date 1893. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 31" Blade Length : 2 1/2". Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

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RARE 19TH C. MEXICAN CAVALRY SWORD WITH UNIQUE ENGRAVED BLADE DECORATIONS

Name: RARE 19TH C. MEXICAN CAVALRY SWORD WITH UNIQUE ENGRAVED BLADE DECORATIONS
SKU: 136040579
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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Starting Price $300

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