Sword of the School of Mars
France
June 1, 1794 – End of September 1794
Steel, brass
Long. total: 64; Long. blade: 48.5 cm

Brass frame.
Oval pommel with rivet button.
Handle with twelve rows of scales.
Rectangular crossguard with trapezoidal lugs, engraved with a Phrygian cap in relief.
Crook-shaped guard branch.
Two secondary iron branches, ending in olive-shaped brass quillons.
Straight blade with a median edge.
Laminated brass scabbard with two suspension rings, chased at the level of equality, chape with long palmette and crescent-shaped dart, red silk fittings.
Control punches.

Ref.: 6246

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