Lot 529: 3 Argentinian Bladed Weapons: Sword, Machete, & Bayonet

1st Item: German made M1898 Argentine Cavalry Officer’s Sword, “Weyesberg Kirschbaum Co. Solingen” maker’s marks on one side, and the National Coat of Arms with the inscription “Sable de Caballeria Modelo 1898″ on the other. Matching A09353 serial number on guard and scabbard. Blade: 34 1/2 in. L, Overall: 41 1/2” in. L. 2nd Item: WW1 bayonet, German made, to fit a Modelo Argentino 1909 Mauser Infantry Rifle. “Modelo Argentino 1909” with Argentinian crest, “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen” on either side of ricasso; with matching serial number E6607 on both ricasso and scabbard. “A” topped with “x” on spine, unsharpened. Blade 15 1/2 in L, overall 21 1/4 in. L. 3rd Item: Argentine Model 1898 artillery machete, marked “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen” on one side, and “Machete de Art. Mlo. Arg. 1898” on the other. Matching serial # A1907 on machete and scabbard. Overall 21 in. L, Blade 14 3/4 in.

CONDITION: Each item in good overall condition with age-related wear. Bayonet with scattered pitting on cross-guard and hilt; scabbard with scattered pitting, dent.