A French silver-hilted officer's sword with scabbard, Paris, circa 1805 Hollow triangular blade etched and gilt on the upper third against a blued background. Engraved silver hilt with an asymmetric guard plate, turned-up on one side. Silver hallmark on the knuckle-bow. Fine grip wrapping of twisted silver wire. Sewn leather scabbard with silver mountings and a suspension hook on the locket. Length cm. historic, historical, 19th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, military, militaria, ,

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