Sword Officer Consulate 1st Empire

Officer's Sword - Consulate / First Empire
Regulation uniform model
A superb example of the Consulate and First Empire eras, this regulation officer's sword stands out for its understated elegance and the quality of its finishes.

Characteristics and ornamentation
• Silver-plated bronze guard, still retaining a large part of its original silver plating.
• Plumed helmet pommel, emblematic of ceremonial weapons of the period.
• Grip sheathed in twisted and alternating silver wire, giving a refined shine.
• Asymmetrical plate, typical of the regulation model.

• Triangular blade of 83 cm, finely engraved, with preserved traces of its original blueing and gilding.
• Marked S&K for Solingen, a guarantee of prestigious manufacture. Scabbard Period scabbard in good structural condition, showing natural wear and tear but without breakage.
• Two line-decorated silver fittings (silver plating almost disappeared on the stinger).
• Scabbard entry wool still present, rare for a weapon of this period.

An authentic object for the discerning collector.
This sword, both regulation and elegant, perfectly represents the service weapon of an officer of the Consulate or the First Empire. Its state of preservation, its original details and its prestigious marking make it a sought-after piece that will find its place in a quality Napoleonic collection.