INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, model 1821, by Manceaux, Restoration Period. 30206
Brass hilt with a side branch and narrow quillon plate. An U-shaped ring for the sword knot has been fixed at the top of the guard branch. Cap with a ridge and a short tail decorated with laurel branches. Grey sharkskin-wrapped wooden handle with copper filigree. Curved blade with hollow edges signed on the back "Manufre Royle du Klingenthal", Length 73.9 cm. Natural leather knot. Black varnished leather scabbard with three brass fittings, including a chape signed "MANCEAUX / A PARIS". The tip of the scabbard has a brass shoe.
France.
Restoration Period.
Very good condition, worn gilding, usual oxidation on the blade.
Reference :
30206