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20743 Click for more photos | Imperial Model 1887 cartridge box for Infantry. Dated 1888 & unit stamped to the 122nd Infantry Regt ('122.R.') (= Fusilier-Regt 'Kaiser Franz Joseph von Osterreich' - 4th Wurttemberg, Nr 122 - Part of XIII Armee Korps) by C F Baier. Dark-brown leather, internally divided with oilcloth partitions for individual rounds. Brass studs & 'D' ring. Leather sound. Minor surface scuff. | SOLD at A$140 | ||
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21391 Click for more photos | Ethiopia. Sword; ca1875 Scimitar Blade, possibly for Government or Diplomatic Official. English made: 'manufactured by Mrs Harrison, Imperial Furnisher' with a retailer stamp to ricasso (part legible)' Z.S---Ian, Harar, 15'. (Harar was an Independent City/State from 1647-1875, incorporated into the Egyptian Empire 1875-1884; Ethiopian Empire 1887-1902). Long, curved s/edged blade with double fullers 865mm. Floreate etched 3/4 of its length with maker details & a 2 x line Ethiopian script (undeciphered) motto to one side. Opposite face bearing the British (Queen Vic) Royal Crest ('dieu-et-mon-droit') & with etched depiction of St George slaying the Dragon to ricasso. Minus its grip & hilt, but with domed brass pommel cap still in situ. This bears evidence of silvering & has traditional Ottoman type decoration. 990mm overall. Minus brass proving disc from Ricasso. Overall age toning. VGC | SOLD at A$275 | ||