France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 246

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France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 246
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Set of two 1855 model lightened swords. - One for the Garde Nationale foot troops. Mounted in cast brass with 26 grooves. Gray blade with traces of oxidation, with two cutting edges and median edge, without maker's mark or hallmark. Scarlet wool tie. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings and trigger guard. In uncovered condition. (Wear and tear, scabbard leather tired and seam open. As is). 61 cm (blade 48.5 cm). - The other for the Sapeurs-Pompiers, without scabbard. Cast brass mount with 26 grooves, cruciform end with deeply recessed center, characteristic of lightened swords intended for the Sapeurs-Pompiers corps. Stained gray blade with traces, median edge and two grooves, without maker's mark or hallmark. (Slight gap between blade tang and frame. As is). 64 cm (blade 52 cm).
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