Infantry short sword, Model Year XI - Versailles, France - 19th century

Infantry short sword, model year XI
Versailles, France
19th century
Steel, brass
Long. total: 72.5; Long. blade: 58.5 cm

Cast brass mount.
Handle with twenty-eight grooves.
Guard marked “VERSAILLES”.
Quillon finished in a teardrop shape.
Curved blade.
Control punches.

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