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255 - France, Second Empire (1852–1870).
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France, Second Empire (1852–1870). 1831 small-caliber saber (lightweight version known as the 1855 model), for the Fire Department, without a scabbard. Cast brass hilt with twenty-six flutes. The crossguard is topped by quillons adorned with perforated discs, specific to the Fire Department. Blade with a light gray, mottled patina and traces of rust spots; double-edged with a carp-tongue shape and a triangular flat at the heel; no manufacturer’s mark. 55 cm (blade 42 cm). (Signs of wear and normal use; needs cleaning. Fairly good condition).
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