A ceremonial sword for a high state official,at the court of Napoleon thrusting blade with vine brass hilt with splendidly preserved fire pommel shaped like a guard plate bears the imperial eagle in the collar of the Légion d'honneur on crowned ermine,flanked by laurel and oak leaf grip leather scabbard with gilded brass well preserved sword,with the guard plate corresponding to those of Napoleon III's grand chamberlai,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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