Pro Patria: Relics & Trophies of War
Lot 132:
Description
Brass-hilted French Model 1845/1855 Infantry Officer’s sword with a slightly curved, single-fuller blade measuring approx. 31″, 36-1/2″ overall, and approx. 1-1/16″ wide. Spine is faintly stamped “85,” likely indicating year of manufacture. No vble ricasso mark. Hilt features an ornate floral openwork guard, wire-wrapped ray skin grip, and laurel-motif pommel. No scabbard. TAGS: second empire sword, French infantry saber, Napoleonic style, floral hilt, officer’s dress sword, Franco-Prussian era. Grip handle is slightly loose. No scabbard. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
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