SUBALTERN OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE HEALTH SERVICE, model 1872, Third Republic. 30069
Gilt brass hilt. Single-branch guard. Bivalve hilt decorated on the obverse with the caduceus, featuring a mirror framed by oak and laurel branches. Entirely filigree handle with gold wires. Grooved blade, 80 cm long, signed "National weapons factory of Chatellerault July 1929 Military health service school". White buffalo tie. Blue steel scabbard with two brass fittings.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition, slight oxidation on blade to be cleaned.
Reference :
30069