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France, late 18th century – Revolution–Directoire period (17…
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166
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France, late 18th century – Revolution–Directoire period (17…
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
France, late 18th century – Revolution–Directoire period (1789–1799).
French Guards-style grenadier sabre, without scabbard.
Cast brass mount of the 1767 model Infantry Grenadier type with 18 strands, the guard arm meeting the crossguard at a right angle and featuring two upper half-lobes. Blade, formerly re-fitted, with a light grey patina stained in places, slightly curved with a hollow edge and flat back, and small fuller grooves near the back. The heel is stamped "MR" surrounded by a frieze of dots.
80.5 cm (blade 67.5 cm).
(Signs of wear and minor damage from use; a small crack near the rivet button of the hilt; in fairly good condition).
Note: The length of the blade corresponds to the blade lengths of the sabres used by the grenadiers of the French Guards.
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Ref. : 0017182 - 118
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