Description
SUPERIOR OFFICER'S SWORD. Rounded spindle in squared wood. Chased and gilded brass mounting, pommel with empanached helmet, beaded ferrule, single-branch guard decorated with foliage ending in the head of a fantastic animal. Keyboard decorated with the Imperial Eagle in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves. Palmette-shaped quillon. Triangular blade engraved, gilded and blued in thirds (wear). Leather scabbard with two gilded and chased brass fittings (later leather). Flower-decorated cap knob. B.E. First Empire period.
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SUPERIOR OFFICER'S SWORD. Rounded spindle in squared wood. Chased and gilded brass mounting, pommel with empanached helmet, beaded ferrule, single-branch guard decorated with foliage ending in the head of a fantastic animal. Keyboard decorated with the Imperial Eagle in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves. Palmette-shaped quillon. Triangular blade engraved, gilded and blued in thirds (wear). Leather scabbard with two gilded and chased brass fittings (later leather). Flower-decorated cap knob. B.E. First Empire period.
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