A sword for a Général de Division,Second Empire Straight,double-edged blade,stained and knuckle-bow hilt with oak leaf and floral decoration in rich pommel displays winged bundle of obverse guard shell bears three stars of rank and an eagle with bundles of thunderbolts amid laurel branches and reverse side guard shell leather scabbard,slightly damaged with gilded relief mountings."Bouton de chape"(frog stud)shows an ancient of age and 98 cm,histor,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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