A French small-sword with chiselled hilt, circa 1760 Unusual, tapering double-edged blade with a high central ridge cut in waves on the obverse side and five-fold grooves running to the point on the opposite side. Outstanding chiselled hilt with trophies-of-war and camp scenes in high relief. Original iron wire grip wrapping and Turk's heads. Length 97 cm. Beautifully preserved sword with high quality cut-steel. historic, historical, 18th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, military, milita,

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