Description: Launched in 1987 as a tribute to the Battle of St. Jakob in 1444 and to pay homage to the canton of Basel, which contributed significantly to the Swiss forces, this commemorative piece depicts a pivotal moment. Positioned on the right of the depicted scene is an intricate portrayal of the hospital of St. Jakob nestled by the River Birse, featuring its distinctive steeple and cross amidst flames, as Swiss troops valiantly defend against French mercenaries. While most of the Swiss forces are depicted sheltered behind the hospital walls, a small group of infantrymen from Basel bravely stand outside bearing their banner. Despite the eventual capture of the hospital by the French and the loss of many Swiss defenders, their unwavering courage stands as a timeless symbol of Swiss valor and their enduring struggle for independence, exemplifying the adage of 'losing the battle, but winning the war.'The Swiss Battle Series knives were produced in limited quantities, each set at 9999 pieces and individually serialized. Each knife bears an inscription on the liner behind the corkscrew, denoting its unique number 'nnnn yyyy 9999,' with 'nnnn' representing the individual knife number and 'yyyy' signifying the year of issue.Packaged within a refined black wooden presentation box, this model includes a serialized certificate of authenticity, matching the liner inscription, and a booklet detailing the Battle of St. Jakob alongside the history of Victorinox in German, English, and French, though this booklet may have been exclusively included in the Battle Series Collection presentation case.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
End Time: 2024-11-22T04:30:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Victorinox
Year: 1987
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
