A sapper's sabre for the Garde Constitutionelle, France, 1789 - 1792 A straight, single-edged blade with broad fullers on both sides, a double-edged point, and remnants of the etched purveyor's mark on the reverse side on the ricasso, which corresponds to the well-known inscription, "Coullier Rue St. Honore No. 574 A Paris". Rooster head hilt with feathered grip pieces and quillon finials bent downward. The fire gilding is largely in an excellent state of preservation. Length 85 cm. Blade length 68 cm. Very rare. historic, historical, 18th centur, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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