SWORD OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD SAILORS "MARINS DE LA GARDE", First Empire (1804-1815).
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SWORD OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD SAILORS "MARINS DE LA GARDE", First Empire (1804-1815).
Full brass sabre with a leather scabbard, the model of which was created in 1804 by the swordsmith DUC.
Single-branch guard (H 12.2 cm without quillon), outer ear in the shape of a shield (H 5.45 cm) engraved with an anchor, the guard branch ending in a ball quillon. The knuckle bow is hollowed underneath.
Cap with a short tail (H 8.9 cm).
Wooden handle covered with leather, wrapped with a straight brass wire.
"DUC" hallmarks stamped on the quillon.
Klingenthal blade, 70 cm long, 4.35 cm wide at the heel, 7 cm wide at the arrow, back thickness at the heel approximately 1 cm, with a strong point bevel. The hollow ground sides are engraved on each face with "GARDE IMPÉRIALE" in large cursive letters within a roped cartouche, anchor, and foliage.
Length of the sword alone 85.5 cm.
Wooden scabbard covered in black waxed leather, three brass fittings, chape, central bracelet, shoe tip; brass dart, brass rings. Brass belaying ring pins.
Length of the scabbard alone 72.5 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition, very slight oxidation on the blade due to use.
Full brass sabre with a leather scabbard, the model of which was created in 1804 by the swordsmith DUC.
Single-branch guard (H 12.2 cm without quillon), outer ear in the shape of a shield (H 5.45 cm) engraved with an anchor, the guard branch ending in a ball quillon. The knuckle bow is hollowed underneath.
Cap with a short tail (H 8.9 cm).
Wooden handle covered with leather, wrapped with a straight brass wire.
"DUC" hallmarks stamped on the quillon.
Klingenthal blade, 70 cm long, 4.35 cm wide at the heel, 7 cm wide at the arrow, back thickness at the heel approximately 1 cm, with a strong point bevel. The hollow ground sides are engraved on each face with "GARDE IMPÉRIALE" in large cursive letters within a roped cartouche, anchor, and foliage.
Length of the sword alone 85.5 cm.
Wooden scabbard covered in black waxed leather, three brass fittings, chape, central bracelet, shoe tip; brass dart, brass rings. Brass belaying ring pins.
Length of the scabbard alone 72.5 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition, very slight oxidation on the blade due to use.
Reference :
21464
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).