INFANTRY SABER OF THE DIRECTORATE GUARD THEN THE CONSULS' GUARD. Directory - Consulate, 1797 to 1803. 34793
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INFANTRY SABER OF THE DIRECTORATE GUARD THEN OF THE CONSULS' GUARD. Directorie - Consulate, 1797 to 1803. 34793
Brass hilt. Single-branch guard with flared quillon, stamped "BOUTET" mark of Nicolas Noël Boutet, inspector in 1793 who became director in 1798, a mark "AB" and a mark "LD" which are not identified but are found associated with the "BOUTET" mark on reward sabers, the "LD" mark could be that of Lamogène, director. Cap with short tail. Checkered ebony grip. Brass ferrule. Flat, slightly curved white blade, length 58.3 cm, width at the base 3.7 cm, signed at the base "LANGRES."
France.
Directorate - Consulate.
Very good condition. Without scabbard.
NOTE:
Michel Pétard indicates in item 394, page 162 of his work "Des sabres et des Epées, troupes à pied, tome troisième" about this saber: "Probably developed by Boutet shortly after the creation of the Directorate Guard at the end of the year 1796, this particular saber was to arm the grenadiers of this unit. Two versions of this saber exist: one with a wood handle covered in filigreed leather, the other with checkered wood." Michel Pétard states that he is unsure whether this represents an evolution of the model or a distinction intended for non-commissioned officers.
Brass hilt. Single-branch guard with flared quillon, stamped "BOUTET" mark of Nicolas Noël Boutet, inspector in 1793 who became director in 1798, a mark "AB" and a mark "LD" which are not identified but are found associated with the "BOUTET" mark on reward sabers, the "LD" mark could be that of Lamogène, director. Cap with short tail. Checkered ebony grip. Brass ferrule. Flat, slightly curved white blade, length 58.3 cm, width at the base 3.7 cm, signed at the base "LANGRES."
France.
Directorate - Consulate.
Very good condition. Without scabbard.
NOTE:
Michel Pétard indicates in item 394, page 162 of his work "Des sabres et des Epées, troupes à pied, tome troisième" about this saber: "Probably developed by Boutet shortly after the creation of the Directorate Guard at the end of the year 1796, this particular saber was to arm the grenadiers of this unit. Two versions of this saber exist: one with a wood handle covered in filigreed leather, the other with checkered wood." Michel Pétard states that he is unsure whether this represents an evolution of the model or a distinction intended for non-commissioned officers.
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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).