France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Forestry officer's sword. Mounted in silver-plated cast brass, pommel with large ovum on radiating background. Chased joint arch with oak foliage decorated in the middle with a stylized ove. Watermarked brown horn spindle (watermark missing). Quillon finished with a scrolled acanthus leaf. Symmetrical cut-out keyboard stamped with a hunting body between an oak branch and a reed. Scarlet wool tie. Blade with small gray patina, stained in places, with median edge and two gutters, without maker's mark or hallmark. Black leather scabbard with two silver-plated brass fittings, the cap with a shield knob chased with a flower. 83 cm (Blade 78.5 cm). (In its original condition, never collected before, not common. Fairly good condition.)

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