FOOT ARTILLERY GLAIVE SABER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, 1816 type, July Monarchy. 29621R
Roman-style hilt, H 14.5 cm, in one piece brass, with symmetrical crosspiece decorated with a flower and gadroons, and handle adorned with 18 rows of scales. Sturdy pommel molded in relief with a Gallic rooster. Symmetrical double-edged blade with a central ridge, length 48.3 cm. Black varnished leather scabbard embossed with "GIRARD LOUIS / IN CHÂTELLERAULT", brass chape with knuckle bow, scabbard tip with a brass shoe.
France.
July Monarchy.
Very good condition, hilt in very good condition, blade darkened and in need of cleaning, scabbard has rubbing off of varnish on the outer edges.
Reference :
29621R