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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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An interesting 1848 model National Guard short sword, 1848

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 650

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Milan
length 62.5 cm.
Wide, straight, double-edged blade with a central fuller, engraved along its entire length, on one side "Prima la Patria poi se stesso" among floral motifs, at the base "W. 22. Marzo 1848" and in small letters ‘W. la Guardia Nazion’ (‘W. the National Guard’). On the other side "Morte ai Traditori" between racemes and signature "L. Litta" at the base. Typical solid brass hilt. Rare relic from the famous "Cinque giornate di Milano".