<p>Sword from 1822 that would have belonged to a 3 star General of the mounted light brigade</p><p>Gilded bronze guard, gilded with mercury</p><p>Blade length - 98 cms, stamped "Manufacture d'armes F.D&amp;B à Paris", sword-makers to the Emperor.</p><p>The sword was probably manufactured during the Second Empire and modified during the 3rd Republic.</p><p>Some slight marks and dents</p><p>Total length - 107 cms</p><p> </p>