"Saber Of The Bodyguards Of Louis XVI"
saber of the bodyguards of the military household of the King (1775-1791) Mount in gilded brass, hilt with four branches (one unsoldered branch). quillon with palmettes. wooden rocket covered with filigree shagreen. Fullered straight blade with gilt and blued engravings. Engraved "Guillemin à Versailles" on the heel surmounted by trophies, the arms of France and a radiant sun. on the other side, "De la marque des Mouchettes à Solingen" Topped with trophies and the inscription "GARDE DU CORPS DU ROI". scabbard with wooden splints covered with leather. blade length: 95 cm 
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