C.1750 German Brandenburg-Ansbach NCO Spontoon

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Super rare c.1750 German Brandenburg-Ansbach NCO’s Spontoon

This is a very rare NCO’s military spontoon from a little known and now defunct German state of Brandenburg-Ansbach that only existed until 1806 when it was sold to Prussia by its last ruler, Charles Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.  For more information about him go to:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Alexander,_Margrave_of_Brandenburg-Ansbach.  The spontoon has a double-edged blade that swells at the tip and is re-inforced.  It is engraved with an eagle to one side and on the reverse is an engraved royal cypher of “A” (Alexander) surrounded by a victory wreath.  The spontoon has a heavy wooden haft.

Condition of the Spontoon

Condition is very good for its age.

Specifications of the Spontoon

Total length is 81 inches.

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