Central Europe, Austria, ca. mid-19th century CE. A fine example of a boarding cutlass with a forged-steel blade made by the P.D. Luneschloss Solingen sword manufacturing firm. The blade features a thick spine, a gently curved edge along the interior, and a pointed tip, with "P.D. Luneschloss Solingen" stamped on one side of the shoulder. The tang is surrounded by a leather grip lined with brass cords, and the cup hilt curved towards the shoulder and terminates in a discoid hand guard. The leather sheath is capped with iron panels on either end, and the number "1493 A" is inscribed on the front. Size (w/ sheath): 6.2" W x 29.3" H (15.7 cm x 74.4 cm); (length of blade): 23.3" L (59.2 cm).

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in the late 1980s; ex-private Beaverton, Oregon, USA collection

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#151229

Minor abrasions to sheath, blade, and handle, with light chipping to cup hilt and some iron components, and softening to some inscribed or stamped details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.