An honourary sabre for a sapper., Slightly curved blade with fullers on both sides and a saw back. The blade is etched with the dedication, "Chevallier, Sapeur De La 3me Légion, Mort Pour La Liberté. Le 29 Juillet 1830. - Déntiene, Sergant, Sapeur De La 3me Légion." (Knight, Sapper of the 3rd Legion, Died for Freedom. 29 July 1830. - Déntiene, Sergeant, Sapper of the 3rd Legion ). Surrounded by leafy vines, trophy bundles, and the Gallic rooster. Lavishly sculpted brass hilt, the quillon finials are shaped like lion's heads. Engraved grip cover, Rooster head po,

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