Bayonet stopper - Netherlands - 18th century

bayonet stopper
The Netherlands
18th century
Steel, brass, horn, gold, leather
Long. total: 43.5; Long. blade: 29.5 cm
    
Single-edged steel blade with a groove, engraved with scrolls and marked "Concordia res parvae crescunt" ("Through concord, small things grow") on both sides.
Silver guard with two quillons.
Red felt tie.
Guard with two quillons, chiseled with bundles of weapons in its middle.
Shell engraved with scrolling foliage.
Rocket made of carved brown horn.
Chiseled pommel with bundles of weapons.
Leather sheath.
Engraved chape with bundles of weapons.
Brass punch.

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