X X X SOLD X X X A superb silver mounted Hunting Sword circa 1750. Ref 1648.

A superb silver mounted Hunting Sword with a silver cross-guard and pommel, circa 1750-1780. The blade engraved on both sides in blued panels with the motto "V. PANDUR" "Vivat Pandur" which translates to Long Live the Pandurs.
The Pandurs were a skirmish unit (light infantry) of the Habsburg Monarchy, raised by Baron Franz von der Trenck following a charter issued by Maria Theresa of Austria on 27 February 1741, permitting Trenck to raise a 1,000-strong troop. The unit was largely composed of men enlisted as volunteers from areas of the Kingdom of Slavonia consisting of ethnic Croats and Serbs. The Pandurs saw military action in Silesia, Bohemia, Bavaria and France. Other similar Pandur units were raised in Europe during the 18th century. 
Complete in its original silver mounted leather scabbard. Blade length 17 inches. Overall length in scabbard is 24 inches. Excellent condition. Ref 1648. 

This is an authentic antique sword and is sold as a collectors item only.
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