AUCTION 27: ANTIQUE ARMS & MILITARIA

A RARE SWISS VIVANDIERE / CANTINIERE SHORT SWORD TYPE 1855

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Start price: $250

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Brass hilt with ribbed grip, straight blade with two wide fullers, black stitched leather scabbard with brass mounts, complete with original leather frog with buckle. Vivandière is a French name for women attached to military regiments as sutlers or canteen keepers.

Dimensions: L: 27 1/2 in., (70 cm.)

Condition: Very good