France, 19th century
Steel
Total length: 21 ; Blade length: 11.5 cm
(slightly dull tip and fine crack to the spindle)
Virtue dagger with steel blade entirely acid-etched with foliate decoration. Spindle with half-moon pommel, centred with a coat of arms and straight quillons guard ending in balls.
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Reference : 5041