French chased sword model 1816, general officers model, brass mount with ball pommel and guard limb chased with a fleur-de-lys and palms, silver filigree spindle, plate with the great arms of France under a crown and surrounded by palms, the fleurs de Lys erased at the change of regime, counter keyboard with retroussis, 795 mm straight, flat-backed blade, gorged with trophies and sun, leather scabbard with two brass fittings, wear, oxidation of the blade, scabbard complete in three parts, heavily worn, LT 960 mm, France Restoration period.

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