"Children's Sword For Foot Troops, Model 1831 - France - 19th Century"
Children's sword for foot troops, model 1831France
19th century
Steel, brass, leather
Total length: 44 cm; Blade length: 34 cm
Cast brass mountings.
Ovoid pommel topped with a dome serving as a rivet button.
Handle with sixteen flutes.
Straight crossguard, quillons with rowel.
Double-edged blade, carp tongue; two grooves on each side.
Leather scabbard, brass fittings.
Belt loop.
Ref.: 6163
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