Important Mexican "Armeria Americana" Sword, Circa 1883-1918

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Mexico, important Mexican generals sword with scabbard, circa 1883-1918. Fantastic custom sword for a general or high ranking officer with a long single edged blade profusely etched with scrolling and decorative patterns including two (WK&C) hall marks and a serial number # 4150. The reverse etched to the ricasso "Armeria Americana Mexico" and flanked by two large panels of scrolling with the Spanish coat of arms between. Very unusual scalloped guard with two downturned quillion all nickel plated. Nickel plated steel scabbard with two belt loops. Lightly dinged. Size 39" L, blade 31 1/4" L Armeria Americana Mexico (founded 1867) owned and operated by Arsene Combaluzier born in Ardeche, France 1840. Arsene during French Intervention of 1862-1867 had been enlisted with the Castagny Brigade of the French Expeditionary Force in Veracruz. During the conflict Mexican General Porfirio Diaz was captured and taken prisoner under the supervision of Arsene Combaluzier. Having sympathized with General Diaz and the Mexican cause for justice he helped General Diaz escape prison. Altering the course of Mexican History. General Diaz would later become president of Mexico in 1876. As a reward for the actions of Arsene he was granted by President Diaz Mexican Citizenship and the sole exclusive ability to import arms into Mexico.. Condition: Rare Early Solingen Marked Export Blade by, Weyersberd Kirchbam & Cie.. Provenance: Ex-Arizona Collection, Ex-Arizona Estate prior

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Important Mexican "Armeria Americana" Sword, Circa 1883-1918
Important Mexican "Armeria Americana" Sword, Circa 1883-1918
Lot number: 8
Seller: Scollard Auctions
Event: Fine Edged Weapons, Antique Firearms & Asian
Ends: Monday, June 30 | 8:00 AM  Pacific

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