Sword - July Monarchy - Of An Officer Of The National Guard - Mod 1817 - 19th

Officer's sword of the National Guard, July Monarchy period, 1817 model. 19th century. Bronze mount with a cap of a rooster's head with an open beak and feathered neck. Single guard branch decorated with foliage, flowers and a naked vestal. Symmetrical and curved keyboard decorated with the Gallic Rooster with outstretched wings holding in its talons the spindle of Jupiter and the left paw on the earth globe, on a background of trophies of 4 flags and two lion heads. Engraved reduced type counter keyboard. Double quillon ending in a plamette. Checkered fuse. Flat-backed blade with traces of engraving and central grooves at 2 thirds. Length: 90 cm Blade length: 76 cm Blade width at the heel: 2.2 cm Good condition of conservation and use, in its own juice and patina, see photos. Free shipping for the France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com