OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSEHOLD MUSKETEERS, 2nd COMPANY (Black Musketeers), 1814 model, Restoration period. 30051

OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSEHOLD MUSKETEERS, 2nd COMPANY (Black Musketeers), 1814 model, Restoration period. 30051

Silver-plated hilt with three branches forming a medallion-shaped shell, adorned with the fleur-de-lis cross of the Musketeers on a radiant background. The guard is ended by a quillon in the shape of a palm leaf decorated with a fleur-de-lis. Below the medallion, the guard forms a palm leaf to support the medallion, and the two guard branches surrounding it are each terminated by a fleuron. Short-tailed pommel. Grip made of wood covered with dark brown leather and silver filigree.
Straight blade with hollow edges and a point extending from the back. Back of the blade engraved with "Mftre Imple du Klingenthal Coulaux frères." Gilt heel with the first third blued and gold-engraved on each side with the inscription "Deuxieme Compagnie des Mousquetaires," separated in the center by a gilded Musketeer's cross. Blade length 94.6 cm. Red wool scarf.
Leather scabbard with three silver-plated brass fittings. Each fitting is bordered by a ridge. Engraved chape "Manceaux à Paris." Tip of the scabbard with silver metal chape.

France.
Restoration period.
Very good condition, some wear to the varnish of the scabbard.

NOTE:
This specimen is the only known one of this type. From a family provenance, sold at public auction, appraised by Mr. Bernard Croissy, CNES expert.