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218 - A FRENCH MODEL 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, KLINGENTHAL, CIRCA 1830-1848
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A FRENCH MODEL 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, KLINGENTHAL, CIRCA 1830-1848 A French Model 1831 artillery short sword with brass hilt and double-edged steel blade, retaining its original leather scabbard with brass throat and chape. The ricasso is stamped "Mre Rle de Klingenthal" together with inspection marks. Additional arsenal markings are present on the crossguard and scabbard throat. This pattern was issued to French artillery troops and engineers and became one of the most recognizable military sidearms of the nineteenth century. Dimensions: L: 25 1/8 in., (64 cm.) Condition: All parts tight. Bronze with a pleasant patina. Blade with some pitting. Scabbard only lightly worn, very good for age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
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