Null A French sword for non-commissioned officers of the infantry, circa 1760
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A French sword for non-commissioned officers of the infantry, circa 1760 Hollow-ground triangular blade, iron knuckle-bow hilt with symmetrical guard plate and ebony grip. Iron parts patinated and somewhat pitted in places. Length 95 cm. Cf. Lhoste, Epees, p. 165, ill. 273. Condition: III +

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A French sword for non-commissioned officers of the infantry, circa 1760 Hollow-ground triangular blade, iron knuckle-bow hilt with symmetrical guard plate and ebony grip. Iron parts patinated and somewhat pitted in places. Length 95 cm. Cf. Lhoste, Epees, p. 165, ill. 273. Condition: III +

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