18thC Austro-Hungarian hussar sabre

Victrix · 5th January 2018, 11:57 PM

Many thanks Corrado. I had a fabulous time in Vienna. Highly recommended for Christmas vacation.

I found a similar sabre with a concave knuckleguard in the Heeresgeschichtliches museum (Military museum). At first I thought the hilt had received a knock, but apparently that is the style. Also interesting to see the red felt washer. I intend to give the sabre a gentle cleanup and make a washer for it to give it a dash of colour.

Jon MB · 9th January 2018, 05:56 PM

Bravo! Very nice!

mariusgmioc · 9th January 2018, 07:28 PM

Very nice acquisition indeed!

I wouldn't add the washer but... your sword, your call.

Victrix · 10th January 2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon MB

Bravo! Very nice!

Many thanks for your kind comment, Jon.

5th January 2018, 11:57 PM	#1
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 763	Many thanks Corrado. I had a fabulous time in Vienna. Highly recommended for Christmas vacation. I found a similar sabre with a concave knuckleguard in the Heeresgeschichtliches museum (Military museum). At first I thought the hilt had received a knock, but apparently that is the style. Also interesting to see the red felt washer. I intend to give the sabre a gentle cleanup and make a washer for it to give it a dash of colour. Attached Images

9th January 2018, 05:56 PM	#2
Jon MB Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 143	Bravo! Very nice!

9th January 2018, 07:28 PM	#3
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,912	Very nice acquisition indeed! I wouldn't add the washer but... your sword, your call.