CAVALRY AND DRAGOONS SWORD, model 1783, known as Arco, modified during the Revolution. 29095
Brass hilt. Guard with three branches forming volutes. At the lower part, the fleur-de-lis present on the 1783 model has been mutilated. Plate stamped with the rooster (mark for revolutionary productions from 1793). Cap with short tail, first model 1783. Handle in black waxed wood with filigree brass, brass ferrule. Straight blade with grooves, length 95.9 cm. Natural buffalo cravat. Leather scabbard with three brass fittings, edges cut in scallop with steel rings and chape.
France.
Revolution period.
Good condition, blade with oxidation from use, leather scabbard varnish restored, some reinforcements at the rear seam.
Reference :
29095