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FINE FRENCH MILITARY BACK SWORD C.1775-80.
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Item Number: 10-23
Probably
for a cavalry officer. 34 straight s.e. broad fullered blade etched and
blued first third with foliage clusters, military trophies and commemorative
sun face. The blue quite bright with
minor fading only. Gold about 100%
intact including narrow line running along the edge. Balance of the blade shows smooth mottled
gray patina. Brass hilt with recurved
cross guard and thick edged boat form guard.
Slightly pear shaped pommel and brass wire wrap. Hilt sound, complete, and undamaged with good
patina. Lovely large fighting example in
superior preservation..
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