A smallsword for an admiral or other high ranking French naval officer of the 1st triangular thrusting blade,the top quarter is blued and bears etched gilded vines and martial knucklebow hilt with remnants of the fire gilding,Helmet pommel and quillons with lion head silver wire winding and braided ferrules are somewhat beautiful enamelled copper plate has minimal hairline ,the sea battle shown is Algeciras on 6 July 1801 when Rear Admiral Charles Durand-Lino,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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