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

Starting Price € 300

Countdown for bids : 17 days and 23 hours left

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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.
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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.