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[stuka f]

never tought I might ever own one, but life is full mysteries...

I am talking about a (original!)French Royal musketeer sword.

From a important French collection that was sold last sunday.

I am using the salesroom picture, I will pick it up in a few days, and post more pic's , if there is any interest!

It is engraved with; second compagny of musketeers and the French makers mark (in Paris).

And comes with his leather scabbard.

I tried to get a helmet too, but prices were mad... even a felt hat went over the 6000 euro's...

And I am not talking about the tricorn musketeers hats we know from the silver screen...

[Aldo]

Congratulations, that should be something interesting to see when you post it.

[Chopperman]

Good on you.
Looking forward to more pictures.

[MAP]

Congrat's. Can't wait to see more photos.

Do I see the name "D'Artagnan" inscribed on the scabbard??

[stuka f]

No Dartagnan, I am afraid ;-)
Should do some research to see who served in the second compagny....! :-)

Here are pictures of the highlights, from the sale.
That helmet was one I was after too, but no luck...
There was a French Field marschall baton as well, that went for 10k.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Deep pockets with plenty of money are required at some auctions! These days my wife stitches mine up.

Cheers,
Steve

[stuka f]

It took a while, but here they are;