OFFICER'S SWORD, Restoration period. 33186
Gilt bronze hilt. Shield-shaped guard decorated in relief with a winged god lying on clouds, with a fleur-de-lis medallion. Pommel with short tail decorated with cornucopias and acanthus leaves. Wooden handle with relief-molded mother-of-pearl plates, with gilded brass side bands decorated with laurel branches, similar to the ferrule. Triangular blade 82 cm long, first third engraved and gilded with a military trophy and foliage on a blued background. Scarlet cloth sword knot.
France.
Restoration period.
Good condition, hilt in very good condition, blade retaining some of its colors with oxidation from use, without scabbard.
Reference :
33186