France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 320

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Épée de Général de Division au règlement du 19 mars 1872, without scabbard. Gilt brass mounting (remains). Inverted truncated-cone pommel chased with demi-foudres. The hilt is decorated with thunderbolts on either side of a rosette. Symmetrical kidney-shaped keyboard, decorated with a wreath of oak and laurel leaves on a background of six flags, encircled by three riveted silvered copper stars. The Manceaux system counter-keyboard can be folded away. Brass filigree tortoiseshell spindle. Tie missing. Straight white blade, stained in places, with double diamond-shaped cutting edges, with trace of the "Coulaux" mark. (Watermark with small accidents and slightly distended. Fairly good condition.) 99.5 cm (blade 83.5 cm).