Brigadier General's Sword, Model 1872—maison Bidal, Paris—third Republic.
Artist: Bidal
BRIGADIER GENERAL'S OFFICER'S SWORD, THIRD REPUBLIC.
Gilded bronze hilt; single-branch guard decorated with the flaming spindle of Jupiter flanked by lightning bolts and laurel branches. Cap decorated with the winged spindle of Jupiter. Double guard with a fixed front section cast in relief featuring an oak branch and a laurel branch resting on a bundle of six flags; at the bottom, two silver stars are riveted to the guard; the rear keyboard has a sandblasted background decorated with an oak branch and a laurel branch tied together with a ribbon. Decorated ferrules. Tortoiseshell handle with filigree inlaid with gilded brass.
Straight, double-edged blade (length 79 cm), signed on the heel “E. BIDAL 3 RUE RICHELIEU PARIS.”
Condition: very high-quality chiseled mount with beautiful, fully intact original gilding; blade has a gray patina with traces of oxidation on the lower portion; scabbard missing (see photos).
France. Third Republic.
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Gilded bronze hilt; single-branch guard decorated with the flaming spindle of Jupiter flanked by lightning bolts and laurel branches. Cap decorated with the winged spindle of Jupiter. Double guard with a fixed front section cast in relief featuring an oak branch and a laurel branch resting on a bundle of six flags; at the bottom, two silver stars are riveted to the guard; the rear keyboard has a sandblasted background decorated with an oak branch and a laurel branch tied together with a ribbon. Decorated ferrules. Tortoiseshell handle with filigree inlaid with gilded brass.
Straight, double-edged blade (length 79 cm), signed on the heel “E. BIDAL 3 RUE RICHELIEU PARIS.”
Condition: very high-quality chiseled mount with beautiful, fully intact original gilding; blade has a gray patina with traces of oxidation on the lower portion; scabbard missing (see photos).
France. Third Republic.
- This item is available for immediate purchase, payable via PayPal; we also accept bank transfer or French check.
- We do not accept sales over the phone; sales will be conducted exclusively via email or through the Proantic messaging system.
- We ensure our items are shipped with care, including insurance and tracking. Colissimo shipping costs for Europe Union €25.
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1851013
Availability: In stock
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