Null Gala sword/ court sword, France (?), circa 1830-1860. Blade with triangular…

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Gala sword/ court sword, France (?), circa 1830-1860. Blade with triangular cross-section, fullered, etched decoration. Rust-stained, l. 79 cm. Brass hilt with mother-of-pearl grip scales, guard plate with war trophies in relief, pommel with Aesculapian staff motif (military doctor). Total length 93 cm. Epee, France (?), ca. 1830-60, etched blade, corroded, brass handle with mother-of-pearl. L. in total ca. 93 cm.

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Gala sword/ court sword, France (?), circa 1830-1860. Blade with triangular cross-section, fullered, etched decoration. Rust-stained, l. 79 cm. Brass hilt with mother-of-pearl grip scales, guard plate with war trophies in relief, pommel with Aesculapian staff motif (military doctor). Total length 93 cm. Epee, France (?), ca. 1830-60, etched blade, corroded, brass handle with mother-of-pearl. L. in total ca. 93 cm.

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