France
Circa 1880
Iron
Total length: 41.3 cm; Blade length: 32 cm
Cast iron handle with fourteen grooves.
Flat spring made of sheet steel.
Crossguard with quillon and Chassepot-style ring.
Blade fixed to the handle, quadrangular in section, ending in a ball, remains of marking.
Collection number.
Ref.: 6192
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