337 - France, Third Republic (1870–1940).

France, Third Republic (1870–1940). Brigadier General’s sword, known as the “chiseled” sword, model prescribed by the regulations of March 19, 1872. Gilded bronze mount. The pommel, shaped like an inverted truncated cone, and the joint arch are decorated with half-barrels. Tortoiseshell tang, filigree missing. Symmetrical kidney-shaped guard, cast in relief with a wreath of oak and laurel leaves against a background of a trophy of six flags, encircled by two small riveted silver stars. Folding Manceaux-style counter-guard, undecorated. Blade with a small, mottled gray patina, double-edged with a central ridge, and complete with its scarlet cloth scabbard. Manufacturer’s mark on the heel: “Coulaux & Cie Klingenthal,” indicating production circa 1890–1895; hallmarks “G” under a star and “C” under a star. Black patent leather scabbard with two gilt brass fittings. The pommel is decorated with a helmet. It comes with its full-dress brigadier general’s wrist strap, made of gold-colored braid. Signs of wear and normal use; the filigree on the handle is missing; play in the mount, the scabbard leather is damaged and repaired (re-glued), the leather tip of the scabbard and the blade are missing (approximately 15 cm missing), the wrist strap is oxidized; in fairly good condition.