"Foot Troops' Sword, Model 1831 - France - 19th Century"
Foot Troops' Sword, Model 1831France
19th century
Steel, brass, leather
Length Overall: 63.5 ; Length. Blade: 48.5 cm
Moulded brass mounting.
Egg-shaped pommel topped by a dome serving as a riveting knob.
Twenty-six fluted grip.
Straight crossbar, quillons with rouelle, control marks, stamped ‘2674’.
Blade with two edges, in language of carp; triangular flattened with the heel, central stop, punches of control.
Purple braided tie.
Leather scabbard, marked, brass fittings and hallmarks.
Leather belt clip.
Reference : 5353
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