Sword Of A Junior Officer In The Engineering Corps And The Engineering Administration - France - Third Republic
Sword of a junior officer in the Corps of Engineers and the Engineering Administration
France
Third Republic
Steel, brass, horn, copper
Total length: 88.5; Blade length: 72 cm
Model of March 19, 1872, modified in 1884.
Olive-shaped pommel with a riveted knob.
Brown horn tang, filigree-worked with copper wire.
Guard with iron breastplate and pommel.
Movable crossguard, monogrammed with interlaced “P” and “L.”
Blade with a central ridge, engraved “Coulaux Klingenthal France.”
Red felt strap.
Steel sheet scabbard, lyre-shaped tip, ring for the belt loop.
Hallmarks.
Pommel and tang not attached to the blade.
Ref.: 7141
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1812083
Availability: In stock
