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Lot of 7 Fencing Swords and Wire Face Guard

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Lot of 7 Fencing Swords and Wire Face Guard
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Lot of Seven (7) Fencing Swords and Wire Face Guard. Group consists of two pairs of swords, and three single swords: 1.) Pair of cupped hilt swords with square shaped blades no visible markings. One is missing the string wrapping on the wood handle. 2.) Pair of cupped hilt swords with square shaped blades marked ''RIEUF Paris'', with leather wrapped grips. 3.) Spanish style sword with large cupped guard, triangular-shaped blade marked ''Toledo'', with checkered wood grip. 4.) French made sword with square shaped blade, flat metal pierced guard and string wrapped wood grip. Has ''Spaulding'' maker mark on stiff paper guard and U.S. Patent markings. 5.) Unmarked Spanish style sword with chrome cupped guard, checkered wood grip and square shaped blade. 6.) Wire face guard is the type used by the U.S. military for sword training with heavy round wire frame covered in wire mesh. Padding and retaining straps are mostly gone and in very poor shape. Wire frame is in good condition and with some restoration could be made usable. Est.: $250-$350/lot.