Description
An infantry officer's sword of 1796 type
Straight 32 1/2 inch blade with broad, shallow fuller and slight traces of engraved decoration. Brass hilt comprising bilobate guard with folding interior shell, plain knucklebow and faceted, urn-shaped pommel cast with foliage. Ribbed wooden grip. Brass-mounted black leather scabbard.
Condition: Blade cleaned and showing...