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Foot Troops Sword, Model 1831
France
19th Century
Steel, Brass
Overall Length: 63.5 cm; Blade Length: 48.5 cm
Cast brass hilt.
Ovoid pommel surmounted by a dome serving as a rivet button.
Grip with twenty-six flutes.
Straight crossguard, wheel-shaped quillons, inspection marks.
Double-edged blade with a fish-tail edge; triangular flat at the ricasso, central ridge, inspection marks, marked "Talabot Paris".
Leather scabbard marked "GERARD LOUIS A CHÂTELLERAULT", brass chape and locket, inspection marks.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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