Chile
19th century
Steel, wood
Total length: 37.4 cm; Blade length: 25.2 cm
Steel handle, wooden scales with two rivets.
Crossguard stamped ‘C1042’.
Straight blade with fuller on each side, marked ‘WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & C SOLINGEN’ and inspection marks including the Chilean coat of arms.
Bronzed steel scabbard, button marked ‘C1144’ and inspection mark.
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