A sabre of a high ranking naval officer,of the Ancien Régime,circa 1760/80. The broad blade has a robust back,wide fullers on either side,and a double-edged point. Etched at the forte of the obverse side the crowned Bourbon coat of arms framed by laurel twigs above the inscription,"Vive le Roy",as well as three more royal fleurs-de-lys within historic,historical,19th century,18th century,thrusting,thrustings,hand weapon,hand weapons,melee weapon,melee weapons,handheld,blade,blades,weapon,arms,weapons,arms,object,objects,stills,clipping,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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