CARABINIER OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, Second Empire. 15951
Silver-plated brass frame. Guard at a branch. Cruise at a leisurely pace. Oval pommel decorated with the face of the sun on a radiant background. Wooden handle entirely silver filigree. Silver ferrules stamped with fleurons. Bivalve keyboard bordered by a molding with acanthus leaf. Triangular blade, length 76 cm, signed on the heel “Coulaux & Cie Klingenthal”. Scarlet cloth tie. Black patent leather scabbard with two silver-plated brass fittings.
Good condition, the brass parts are slightly rubbed on the reliefs, the scabbard is broken on its lower part but without damage.
France.
Second Empire.
Reference :
15951