Model 1845 infantry officer's sword, sword for senior officers, junior officers and adjutants
France
19th century
Brass, horn, steel, copper
Long. total: 90; Long. blade: 76 cm

Brass mount, cap with laurel leaf border along the short tail.
Handle in brown horn, remnant of copper wire filigree, with fourteen grooves.
Rounded joint arch, three joined branches, coiled quillon.
Openwork tray with plant motifs and cut-out rosettes.
Straight blade with fullers, leather tie.

Blunt blade.

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