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243 - Officer’s sabre of the Zouaves of the Imperial Guard, featur…
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Estimate €700 - €1,000
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Description
Officer’s sabre of the Zouaves of the Imperial Guard, featuring a five-branched hilt and a gilded brass pommel; in the centre, the double-sided Zouave symbol: a ‘Z’ on a four-pointed fleur-de-lis, beneath which is a crescent moon, the whole set upon six tougs, the quillon forming a coil, the crossguard recessed, the pommel highly ornate, brown horn tang; blade with very slight curvature, stamped at the heel, a hollow edge and fuller along the back, ending in a strong counter-cut, signed on the back: ‘?Coulaux AŒn‚ & Cie Klingenthal?; iron scabbard, two buckles; length 95.5 cm. It is presented with its junior officer’s sword knot in black thread, with a tassel in gold braid, and its black leather belt with two buckles, featuring ‘Z’-shaped buckles in gilded brass. Very good condition. Included is a discharge certificate issued to Sergeant Jean-Baptiste Lanneau, drawn up at Versailles on 10 October 1869; wooden frame veneered with mahogany. (Minor imperfections). Fairly good condition. Second Empire period.
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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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