OFFICER'S STAFF SWORD, model of the 1st Vendemiaire Year XII (September 24, 1803), First Empire. 29288
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STAFF OFFICER SWORD, model of the 1st vendémiaire An XII (24 September 1803), First Empire. 29288
Gilt bronze hilt, molded guard decorated with foliage and lion heads; central guard decorated with an antique helmet surrounded by flags; pommel shaped like a plumed helmet. Straight quillon decorated with oak and laurel leaves, and a spiderweb motif at the base. Wooden grip entirely silver wire-wrapped. Double-edged blade with a central ridge, engraved with a radiant sun, a trophy of arms, and floral decorations, signed at the heel "I.S.B.", length 82 cm. Black varnished leather scabbard with two gilt brass fittings decorated with lines, chape with a button for hanging on the belt.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, hilt retaining much of its gilt, blade with oxidation, leather scabbard with some chipping and a fold in the middle, fittings partly ungilt.
NOTE:
The counter-guard on this sword is of reduced width to facilitate wearing on the belt.
Gilt bronze hilt, molded guard decorated with foliage and lion heads; central guard decorated with an antique helmet surrounded by flags; pommel shaped like a plumed helmet. Straight quillon decorated with oak and laurel leaves, and a spiderweb motif at the base. Wooden grip entirely silver wire-wrapped. Double-edged blade with a central ridge, engraved with a radiant sun, a trophy of arms, and floral decorations, signed at the heel "I.S.B.", length 82 cm. Black varnished leather scabbard with two gilt brass fittings decorated with lines, chape with a button for hanging on the belt.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, hilt retaining much of its gilt, blade with oxidation, leather scabbard with some chipping and a fold in the middle, fittings partly ungilt.
NOTE:
The counter-guard on this sword is of reduced width to facilitate wearing on the belt.
Reference :
29288
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