Infantry officer's sword, model 1882
France
19th century
Steel, bronze, horn, leather
Long. total: 95; Long. blade: 83 cm
Bronze hilt with long tail, rivet button and guard with three secondary branches.
Rocket made of horn filigree with twisted copper wire.
Grooved blade.
Leather tie and wrist strap.
Steel scabbard with one suspension ring.
Ref.: 2743
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