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171 - *General's sword, a fine example, with a chiseled and gilded brass guard; the pommel adorned with a lion's muzzle; the hilt chiseled with the generals' coat of arms surmounted by an ancient helmet; in the center, the arms of France surrounded by the two necklaces of the King’s orders, the whole set resting on a trophy of arms, six flags, and two banners bearing the arms of France; the reverse side of the hilt adorned with a caduceus; the tang featuring two fluted bone plates; triangular-section blade, signed on the heel: “K & S,” engraved and gilded one-third of the way up, traces of bluing; leather scabbard, two gilded brass fittings; length 98.5 cm. (Leather added later; oxidation on the blade).
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*General's sword, a fine example, with a chiseled and gilded brass guard; the pommel adorned with a lion's muzzle; the hilt chiseled with the generals' coat of arms surmounted by an ancient helmet; in the center, the arms of France surrounded by the two necklaces of the King’s orders, the whole set resting on a trophy of arms, six flags, and two banners bearing the arms of France; the reverse side of the hilt adorned with a caduceus; the tang featuring two fluted bone plates; triangular-section blade, signed on the heel: “K & S,” engraved and gilded one-third of the way up, traces of bluing; leather scabbard, two gilded brass fittings; length 98.5 cm. (Leather added later; oxidation on the blade). Early Restoration period, 1814/1815. Good condition.
Auction details
Antique Weapons, Historical Memorabilia, and DecorationsAuction house
Thierry de Maigret +33 1 44 83 95 20 maxime@tdemaigret.frDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.