A French small-sword,circa 1750 Straight blade of flattened hexagonal section,etched and gilded on both sides,engraved motto "Ne me tirez Pas sans Raison - Ne me Remetez sans honneur". Iron hilt with symmetrical shell-guard and chiselled rocaille and trophies-of-arms ornamentation. Later gilding on a matted ground. Grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Length cm,historic,historical,18th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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