A Sword for the 1ère Companie des Mousquetaires du Roy,Ancien Régime,ca. 1760-1775 Single-edged blade with a double-edged point(minimal damage)and an etched inscription on both sides,reading,"1RE " flanked by crosses decorated with fleur-de-lys,and the maker's inscription,"Tesset Md. Fourbisseur en Bas Du Pont Stt Michel a Paris" on the back of the blade. Palmette-shaped,openwork brass hilt with remnants of gilding,and with a regimental emblem in relief on the pommel. One-piece grip,cast with integral Turk's heads. B,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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