officer's sword
France
18th century
Steel, iron, leather
Long. total: 98.5; Long. blade: 82.8 cm

Oval pommel.
Joint arc thickened in its middle.
Teardrop-shaped quillon.
Pontats and no iron donkey.
Rocket covered with twisted iron filigree.
Straight blade with a central flat; bundles of arms, foliate, floral and geometric motifs chiseled.
Leather tie.
Leather scabbard with chape, chape and iron fittings, two suspension rings.

Ref.: 6422

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