Épée des administrateurs des colonies et de l'outre-mer (sword for colonial and overseas administrators), pommel decorated with lightning, keyboard decorated with naval anchor, crescent and laurel wreath. Folding inner shell, filigree spindle, straight blade with diamond-shaped cross-section. Length: 107 cm Lots will be available by appointment on Tuesday May 14th at Paris XVème (Métro Sèvre-Lecourbe or Pasteur).

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