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Sword for a senior administrative officer or dignitary. Mother-of-pearl spindle (slight chip of mother-of-pearl). Chased brass mounting. Single-branch hilt.
Uncrowned eagle surrounded by oak and laurel leaves. Quillon decorated with an eagle's head. Engraved blade. A.B.E. (traces of pitting on the blade and absence of silvering). Second Empire circa 1850. Length 90 cm. Without scabbard.
Ref: IKGDHYG7LR