^Lot 3506 EUROPEAN GRENADIER SABER.

Overall length: 35". Blade length: 28". This grenadier saber appears to be from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. It is likely of French origin but may be from a neighboring country. Blade has a wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. The blade is etched over the first 7 3/4" with foliate designs, a goddess, a spray of arms, and the motto "UNITAS & LIBERTAS". Brass hilt with a modified 4-slot counter guard & large semi-basket guard featuring a central flaming bomb with 3 fleur de lys. Plain knuckle bow with a plumed helmet pommel above a plain backstrap. Leather wrapped grip. Brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled patina. Hilt has a pleasing mustard patina with some verdigris. Grip is about 90% complete with a few period repairs. Scabbard mounts have a pleasing mustard patina; however, the bottom mount may be replaced. Leather body is a bit flaked and somewhat flexed. (02-20081/BF). $700-1,200.