Austria, Empire. An M1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber Auction Archive C & co” Makers mark

C & co” Makers mark

mounted on a silver cross base

although many of these nations have since established their own awards for gallantry

star-shaped base with alternating smooth and faceted rays

covering the retreat of the entire British Brigade

Austria, Empire. An M1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber Auction Archive C & co” Makers markStandard issue M1861 model that features a nickel plated steel blade, narrow, slight curvature, single edge measuring 76 cm in length, with runner marks, very fine. The hilt of the saber consists of a hilt and grip. The hilt is wooden, covered with sharkskin; straight, oval in cross section, with a beveled upper part, wrapped along nine transverse grooves with triple wire that has become loose overtime. The back of the hilt is covered with a concave