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pair of swords with gold and black handles on a white background
Thierry de Maigret

229 - Infantry lighter, Model Year XIII, probably used by the Gend…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Infantry lighter, Model Year XIII, probably used by the Gendarmerie, with a brass guard stamped with ‘H’ and ‘VERSAILLES’ and the serial number ‘3’; flat blade stamped: ‘L’, ‘B’ within a circle surrounded by a chain, and ‘B’ within a circle surmounted by a star with two dots on the side; back marked: ‘Manufre Royle du Klingenthal February 1816’; leather scabbard, two brass fittings; the pommel has retained its yellowed buffalo leather loop; length 76.5 cm. (A few pinholes on the blade). It is presented with a light infantry sword strap in white thread (damaged at the top). Restoration period, 1816. Good condition.
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About the sale Antique weapons, historical memorabilia and decorations
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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 11:00 AM
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