Naval Officer's Sword from the Staff of the Dauphin - The Duke of Angoulême - Louis XIX

Naval Officer's Sword of the Dauphin's Staff - The Duke of Angoulême - Louis XIX - 1815

Half-moon hilt without a counter-guard, featuring a central medallion with the Arms of France (three fleurs-de-lis) and two dolphins.

The Duke of Angoulême (1775-1844) was appointed Grand Admiral of France upon the annexation of power by his uncle, Louis XVIII. Having no children, the Duke of Angoulême thus became the Dauphin.

Gilt-gilt guard, entirely decorated.
Finely checkered ebony grip.
Single branch with a tang, rounded and engraved with scales, bearing a small flower in its center. It joins the pommel by means of a hook in the shape of an animal head.
Pommel decorated with a foliate wreath, acanthus leaves, and the thunderbolts of command. A matte-ground hilt bearing a shield with the royal arms above a naval anchor, all surrounded by palm fronds.

The upper edges are shaped like dolphins.

Hardmarks are present on the quillon, which is shaped like a scallop shell. The ferrule is engraved with foliage.

This hilt incorporates all the symbolism of naval arms and the attributes of command.

The triangular blade has three fullers in its polished state, is blued on one-third of its length, and is decorated with floral motifs.

The ricasso is engraved "Manufacture de Klingenthal" on the widest face and "Coulaux" and "Frères" on the other two faces. According to the documentation of the Association for the Preservation of Klingenthal, these markings can be dated to 1815. This weapon also incorporates all the hallmarks of the First Empire.

The scabbard is made of blackened leather without a leather lining and features two gilt mounts decorated with lines. The chape has a palmette-shaped button.

This weapon, in very good working condition, has retained 90% of its gilding. The blade shows no pitting and has retained its bluing.

Ref: XXP681D1W4