French Imperial Guard Circa 1806 Basket Hilted Sword

~ French Imperial Guard Circa 1806 Basket Hilted Sword ~

The sword is a pre-regulation pattern piece and dates to around 1806 to 1809.

Both sides of the single edged blade have a double full length fuller. There is a makers mark indistinctly signed to the inside of the flap. The heavy brass guard has 7 bars, an inner red leather liner and wired black leather grip.

~ Condition ~

There is a soldered repair to one of the bars, minor loss to the grip and the leather is worn with age, otherwise fine.

~ Dimensions ~

The sword is 112 cm (42 inches) in length with a 96 cm (36.75 inches) blade.

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