STUDENTS' GLAIVE FROM THE ÉCOLE DE MARS, Revolution (1794). 29500R
Brass hilt. Grip molded in relief with rows of scales. Oval pommel without decoration. Guard in a box from which emerges a branch guard and two steel quillons, the quillons ending in a brass olive. The guard ends in a trapezoidal shape at the lower part. Rustic double-edged blade with a blunt point, length 449.3 cm, width at the heel 4 cm.
Brass scabbard with wooden lining covered in fine scarlet cloth. A suspender ring on each side of the scabbard with a brass ring. The lower part of the scabbard is decorated with large palmettes.
France.
Revolution (1794).
Fair condition, repairs on the scabbard, old cloth replaced, chape reattached.
Reference :
29500R