France, 19th century
Steel, wood and nickel silver
Long. total: 26; Long. blade: 13 cm
Single-edged steel blade etched with acid and marked "Corso" in a cartouche on both sides.
Rounded and faceted handle with riveted wooden sticks and silver twisted small columns, half-sphere pommel engraved with stylized leaves.
Wooden scabbard covered with brown morocco.
Chappe and snap button in nickel silver.
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