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ÉPÉE DE VILLE DE SOUS-OFFICIER ET GARDE DE L'ESCADRON DES CENT-GARDES DE LA MAISON MILITAIRE DE NAPOLÉON III, Second Empire.

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SWORD OF A SUB-OFFICER AND GUARD OF THE HUNDRED-GUARDS SQUADRON OF NAPOLEON III'S MILITARY HOUSEHOLD, Second Empire.

French model with a guard featuring a single branch decorated with a radiant sun. Pommel shaped like an olive topped with an acorn, the front adorned with an "N" on a radiant sun background, and the back with an imperial crown on a radiant sun background. Croix-de-fer decorated with an imperial eagle, black horn grip filigreed with brass and framed at the top and bottom by two ferrules decorated with a series of flowers. The guard plate folds on the inner part, with the front guard plate marked with "181". Double quillon in the shape of a palmette.
Triangular blade signed at the base "COULAUX ET CIE A KLINGENTHAL," 80.7 cm in length. Scarlet woolen tie.
Black varnished leather scabbard with two brass fittings, chape button for wearing on the belt.

France.
Second Empire.
Very good condition, leather of the scabbard repaired at the top due to a fold.
Reference : 21591
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