Infantry Glaive Model 1831

Model 1831 infantry sword with 26 strand molded brass wrist. XIX°. Double-edged blade and median ridge ending in a carp's tongue. Blade bearing on the heel an illegible marking above the word "PARIS". Blade with "R in a circle" hallmarks, as on the lower border of the quillon. Bull-calf quillon at the ends with "starry S" punches (Schûtz) controller and reviser at Châtellerault and a "G" punch under the lower border of the quillon. Total length: 63 cm Length of the blade 48 cm Width of the blade at the heel: 4.4 cm Good state of preservation and use, in its own juice, without sheath, see photos. Shipping costs included for FRANCE. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.