CITY SWORD OF NCO AND GUARD OF THE SQUADRON OF THE CENT-GUARDS OF THE MILITARY HOUSE OF NAPOLEON III, Second Empire. 28074
French model, hilt with one branch decorated with a radiant sun. Olive-shaped pommel topped with an acorn, the front 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 “180”. Double quillon in the shape of a palmette.
Triangular blade signed on the heel “COULAUX ET CIE A KLINGENTHAL”, length 83.5 cm. Scarlet cloth tie.
Black patent leather scabbard with two brass fittings, clevis numbered “180”, clevis button for wearing on the belt.
France.
Second Empire.
Very good state.
NOTE :
The number 180 corresponds to LINTIN Jean (born in Gaillac in Tarn).
Reference :
28074