Danish Vestindisk Militær Hirschfænger Model 1830

Rare Danish Vestindisk Militær Hirschfænger M 1830.

Made with massive brass hilt; crossguard and handguard cast as one with downward-sloping, curved guard plate engraved No. 182. On both sides of the pommel are engraved anchor crosses with the year 1830 as well as crowned stamp.

Straight, single-edged blade with centrally positioned fuller.

Used by infantry troops in the West Indian army force.

The model is known to be extremely rare, as only a few examples have been preserved from Royal Arsenal holdings. A historically interesting and collector-worthy colonial military hirschfænger from 1830.

Provenance: Originates from the collection of antiques dealer Jørgen Zoll. According to Jørgen, he bought it in the 1980s from descendants of a Danish plantation owner from Danish West Indies.

Litt: Danish Blankvåben by Kay S. Nielsen s.131.

Measurements: 77x12x4 cm. Blade: 63 cm.

Condition: see pictures.

OBS: valid bladed weapons permit from Danish police must be presented upon delivery. Cannot be shipped, must be collected in the store.