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FRANCE ORDER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, founded in 1578. Rare...

Estimate :
6 000 - 8 000 EUR

FRANCE ORDER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, founded in 1578. Rare sword of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Spindle with grooved mother-of-pearl plates. Chased and gilded brass mounting. Pommel with "H" monogram (Henri III, founder of the Order). Single-branch hilt decorated with laurel leaves and flowers. Keyboard with shield motif, decorated with the cross of the Holy Spirit surmounted by the dove, framed by two flames of the Holy Spirit and the monogram "H" of the founder of the Order. Triangular blade engraved, gilded and blued in thirds, marked on the heel "P. Knecht à Solingen". Leather scabbard with two gilded and engraved brass fittings. Cap knob decorated with an armet. B.E. Restoration period. History: Provided for in the order's costume description, the order's sword is the rarest item to be found today.

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