A gold sword that belonged to the bodyguard of Empress Catherine II of Russia is estimated at £40,000-60,000 in Thomas Del Mar’s December 5 Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria sale in West Kensington, London.
His Serene Highness Ludwig Adolf Peter,
Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein (1769-1843) was famously known as 'The
saviour of St Petersburg' after his defence of the city against
Napoleon's 1812 invasion.
A year later, he was appointed
commander-in-chief by the Tsar but replaced after two defeats.
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