Lot 6284
A sword for officers of the Gendarmerie de la Garde, Second Empire
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Double-edged thrusting blade (stained, partly pitted or rusty) of diamond section, the lower half with double fullers on both sides, the base with acceptance stamp and etched signature “Coulaux Klingenthal”. Relief-cast brass knuckle-bow hilt, the obverse guard plate with imperial eagle before four flags, the reverse folding shell guard Starr (locking mechanism seized with rust). Signs of wear and age. Length 98 cm.352026
Condition: II - Questions about the lot?