DAGGER signed L. Chobert, Arquebusier
Paris, France
Second half of the 19th century
Steel
Long. total: 30.8; Long. blade: 19.8 cm
Length with sheath: 31.2 cm

Dagger with twisted fuse covered with braided steel wire, turned pommel ending in a button, straight quillon guard decorated en suite, cruise signed “L. Chobert Arquebusier 16 rue Lafayette Paris”.
Double-edged steel blade, finished with a two-groove point.
Steel scabbard with bail.

Léon Chobert was established as an arquebusier in Paris from 1860 to 1889 then in Saint-Etienne until 1931.

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