Sabre Of The 2nd Company Of Musketeers "black" Of The King's Household, Model 1814 Louis XVIII
Sabre of the 2nd Company of Musketeers "Black" of the King's Household, Model 1814.
Silvered brass hilt.
Shagreen-covered grip with wire wrapping. Short, straight pommel. Four-branch battle-type guard with a round shell, decorated with the fleur-de-lis and flamed Musketeer cross on a radiant background, supported by finials.
Quillon chased with a fleur-de-lis, stamped "B" as are the guard and pommel.
Straight blade with a flat back, engraved "Manufre Rle du Klingenthal November 1814", with a false edge and double fullers.
Length: 106 cm.
Created on June 15, 1814, at the instigation of Louis XVIII, this company, known as "Black" because of the coat color of their horses, received these sabers in 1815, just a few months before its disbandment on September 1, 1815, following Napoleon's return.
Silvered brass hilt.
Shagreen-covered grip with wire wrapping. Short, straight pommel. Four-branch battle-type guard with a round shell, decorated with the fleur-de-lis and flamed Musketeer cross on a radiant background, supported by finials.
Quillon chased with a fleur-de-lis, stamped "B" as are the guard and pommel.
Straight blade with a flat back, engraved "Manufre Rle du Klingenthal November 1814", with a false edge and double fullers.
Length: 106 cm.
Created on June 15, 1814, at the instigation of Louis XVIII, this company, known as "Black" because of the coat color of their horses, received these sabers in 1815, just a few months before its disbandment on September 1, 1815, following Napoleon's return.
5 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1686502
Availability: In stock
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