A sword for the second company of musketeers,of the Royal Guard 1814 - 15. A triangular thrusting blade with the upper third bearing gilded decorative etching on a blued background. Brass knucklebow hilt with some silver plating preserved. Fluted vase pommel. The quillon block bears a musketeers cross in relief. Silver wire winding(somewhat loose). Black leather scabbard with silver plated,lightly engraved(spider web)mountings. Length 96 cm. historic,historical,19th century,French Restauration,France,French,militaria,object,objects,stills,clippin,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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