An interim sword for officers, of the Cent-gardes Straight, polished, triangular blade, stamped "AO" on the reverse side. Sculpted, gilded brass hilt. Grip cover with brass wire winding (somewhat loose). Black leather scabbard also with gilded brass mountings. Length 97 cm. Extremely rare edged weapon, as supposedly only 50 pieces were ever made., historic, historical, 19th century, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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License: Licensed
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Keywords: 19th, ao, arm, arms, blade, cent-gardes, century, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, interim, object, objects, officers, polished, stamped, stills, straight, sword, triangular, weapon, weapons