Napoleonic Period, C.1780-90. 28 7/8" concave faced triangular blade. Silvered iron hilt of elongated proportions reflecting the fashion of the period. Scalloped edge oval guard. The knuckle bow, quillon block, grip and pommel faceted to reflect candle light. Considerable original silver remaining with remnants of its cloth blade seat. Right from the heart of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.