CITY SWORD OF NCO AND GUARD OF THE SQUADRON OF THE CENT-GUARDS OF THE MILITARY HOUSE OF NAPOLEON III, Second Empire. 28077
French model, hilt with one branch decorated with a radiant sun. Olive-shaped pommel topped with an acorn, the face is decorated with an N against a background of a radiant sun and the back of the imperial crown against a background of a radiant sun. Donkey cruise decorated with an imperial eagle, black horn rocket filigree with brass framed at the top and bottom by two ferrules decorated with a series of flowers. The guard plate folds on the internal part, front guard plate numbered “143”. Double quillon in the shape of a palmette.
Triangular blade, length 86.5 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, damaged upper ferrule, worn handle, posterior watermark, blade with slight oxidation, without sheath.
NOTE :
No. 143. Corresponds to PELLETIER Henri (born in Louhans in Saône et Loire)
Reference :
28077