France, Reign of Louis XVIII, First Restoration (1814–1815). - Lot 202

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France, Reign of Louis XVIII, First Restoration (1814–1815). - Lot 202
France, Reign of Louis XVIII, First Restoration (1814–1815). Infantry saber known as a “briquet,” AN XI model for the National Guard. Bronze hilt with 28 flutes. Single-branch guard, without markings or hallmarks. Curved, white-stained blade, flat with a flat back, bearing the inscription “Manufacture Royale du Klingenthal Janvier 1815” on the back and partially legible hallmarks at the heel, including Lieutenant Colonel Etienne, Louis BORSON, contractor for the Klingenthal factory, corresponding to the period 1814–1815. Guard strap missing. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings, no visible markings or hallmarks; the pommel has a button (button damaged and missing). 71 cm (blade 59 cm). (Signs of wear and normal use; the tip of the scabbard is damaged with a missing section; in fairly good condition).
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