France, Revolution-Directory (1789-1799). - Lot 68

Lot n° 68
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France, Revolution-Directory (1789-1799). - Lot 68
France, Revolution-Directory (1789-1799). Elite company saber, composite, without scabbard. Mounted in cast brass with remnant gilding, lion's head cap, eight-sided hilt with a figured upper half-orello at its base. The hilt is enlarged at the top, the tenon in the lion's mouth and joining the cruise at right angles. Straight quillon ending in two small rings. The base of the mount and the cruise are stamped several times "H. PICARD". The blade of the sword, with gray patina, straight with two edges and three hollow sides on each side and engraved on the upper part with eight fleur-de-lis with remains of gilding and the inscription "ALSACE" on a banner. One of the two sides of the blade with traces of orange peel oxidation. In its original condition, never in collection before. 61,5 cm (blade 48 cm). (fairly good condition).
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