Uniform sword, revolutionary period France, late 18th century

Uniform sword, revolutionary era
France, late 18th century
Steel, gilded bronze, copper
Long. total: 102 cm; Long. blade: 84 cm

Plumed helmet pommel turned to the left; heart-shaped top, indented in front; Joining arch and quillon united. Double watermark rocket.

Straight blade, with a hollow side, with a cutting edge on its basal part; engraved with small golden trophies on a blued background; engraved N and K on a gold background at the level of the ricasso.

Ref. : 2528

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