NATIONAL GUARD SWORD known as a "briquet", July Monarchy. 29282
Brass hilt with a single-branch guard decorated with fleurs-de-lis. Cross-piece bearing the inscription in a cartouche "LIBERTY." Handle with 24 strands. Curved blade with hollow sides, acid-etched with floral decorations and the inscription "National Guard" on one side and "Public Order" on the other, length 61.9 cm. Scarlet cloth knot. Black waxed leather scabbard with two brass fittings, chape with button for wearing on the belt.
France.
July Monarchy.
Good condition, sword in very good condition, leather scabbard with a flaw at the first third.
Reference :
29282