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Description

Historical background:



The Belgian Army was subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), supplemented by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.



The nominal strength of a division varied from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, a cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight cannons.



Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty cannons.



The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three horse batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of cyclist pontoon pioneers and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabres, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.





Total length: 106 cm



Length without scabbard: 103 cm



Blade length: 92.5 cm



Length of hilt: 15 cm



Blade width: 2.3 cm







Description:



I present to you a magnificent, rare and massive Belgian officer's sabre, model 1889. Gilt bronze mount. Four-branched guard decorated with oak leaves. Filigree horn hilt. Etched blade: '' VOOR VORST EN VANDERLAND '' + MONOGRAM OF KING BAUDOUIN. Blade in its own juice with traces of time, good condition. Smooth steel scabbard with one ring, complete. Blade marked on the heel: '' H & F HORSTER SOLINGEN '' Good condition, mount and handle in very good condition in shagreen. A fairly rare piece, practically impossible to find! Very pleasant to hold in your hand and to admire in a display case! Superb and rare piece, totally original!







LOT: SABER + SCABBARD + BELT WITH BOX





Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent sword

! ! !



Don't let this magnificent piece escape you, especially at this price. This superb sword will be a decoration of choice for your display case, an exotic piece in your collection of French swords. Do not hesitate, the piece is very beautiful and really worth it. 100% original and period!

! ! !



VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED

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MAKE AN OFFER ;)

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PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALLMENTS POSSIBLE ;)

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ATTENTION: The piece dating from this period is unique, I do not have a duplicate.



Conditions:



I answer your questions, do not hesitate!

Additional photos on request.

No returns possible.

Read the ad carefully before purchasing.

I am not responsible for delays and losses in the post office,

that is why I offer you payment by paypal or credit card so your purchase will be covered.

Payment is therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.





Postage costs:



Europe: 25 euros

Poland and Bulgaria: 50 euros

China, Canada, U.S.A.: 65 euros





Don't let this unique collector's item escape you, especially at this price, there won't be enough for everyone.



Good luck!
Réf  :   #282398
Brand / From :  Pièce 100% originale.
Material :  Bronze / Metal

Comments

ABL: RARE BELGIAN OFFICER'S SABER, M.1889, FLEMISH 'VOOR VORST EN VANDERLAND', BAUDOUIN, ORIGINAL

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Description

Historical background:



The Belgian Army was subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), supplemented by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.



The nominal strength of a division varied from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, a cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight cannons.



Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty cannons.



The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three horse batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of cyclist pontoon pioneers and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabres, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.





Total length: 106 cm



Length without scabbard: 103 cm



Blade length: 92.5 cm



Length of hilt: 15 cm



Blade width: 2.3 cm







Description:



I present to you a magnificent, rare and massive Belgian officer's sabre, model 1889. Gilt bronze mount. Four-branched guard decorated with oak leaves. Filigree horn hilt. Etched blade: '' VOOR VORST EN VANDERLAND '' + MONOGRAM OF KING BAUDOUIN. Blade in its own juice with traces of time, good condition. Smooth steel scabbard with one ring, complete. Blade marked on the heel: '' H & F HORSTER SOLINGEN '' Good condition, mount and handle in very good condition in shagreen. A fairly rare piece, practically impossible to find! Very pleasant to hold in your hand and to admire in a display case! Superb and rare piece, totally original!







LOT: SABER + SCABBARD + BELT WITH BOX





Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent sword

! ! !



Don't let this magnificent piece escape you, especially at this price. This superb sword will be a decoration of choice for your display case, an exotic piece in your collection of French swords. Do not hesitate, the piece is very beautiful and really worth it. 100% original and period!

! ! !



VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED

! ! !



MAKE AN OFFER ;)

! ! !



PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALLMENTS POSSIBLE ;)

! !





ATTENTION: The piece dating from this period is unique, I do not have a duplicate.



Conditions:



I answer your questions, do not hesitate!

Additional photos on request.

No returns possible.

Read the ad carefully before purchasing.

I am not responsible for delays and losses in the post office,

that is why I offer you payment by paypal or credit card so your purchase will be covered.

Payment is therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.





Postage costs:



Europe: 25 euros

Poland and Bulgaria: 50 euros

China, Canada, U.S.A.: 65 euros





Don't let this unique collector's item escape you, especially at this price, there won't be enough for everyone.



Good luck!
Réf  :   #282398
Brand / From :  Pièce 100% originale.
Material :  Bronze / Metal

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