FRENCH MODEL 1845/55 INFANTRY OFFICER ETCHED BLADE SWORD - U. S. CIVIL WAR SWORD
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:112392 | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
| Featured Refinements: Civil War Sword |
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This is a French Model 1845/55 Infantry Officer Sword that came out of an attic in Missouri many years ago.The scabbard fell apart and the previous owner cleaned the rusted blade. Blade is starting to darken over the years and shows deep pitting.You can still make out some of the etched design on the blade.Blade is 28.75 inches long and looks to have been cut down and re-tipped at some point.Has French Director and Control sta...mps on the ricasso.Guard has slight wobble, grips show wear but are solid.This is an honest American Civil War sword that may have been used by the Union or Confederacy, or both.Displays well, or would be a great candidate to re hilt your sword blade.See the photos.
SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE GREAT ITEMS!See the photos and please email me with any questions or concerns before you bid.I always combine shipping costs on multiple items.All items are shipped First Class (up to 16 ounces) or Priority and include delivery confirmation.All items over $200 are also shipped with signature confirmation. I strive to ship within 24 hours of payment.
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This is a French Model 1845/55 Infantry Officer Sword that came out of an attic in Missouri many years ago.The scabbard fell apart and the previous owner cleaned the rusted blade. Blade is starting to darken over the years and shows deep pitting.You can still make out some of the etched design on the blade.Blade is 28.75 inches long and looks to have been cut down and re-tipped at some point.Has French Director and Control sta...mps on the ricasso.Guard has slight wobble, grips show wear but are solid.This is an honest American Civil War sword that may have been used by the Union or Confederacy, or both.Displays well, or would be a great candidate to re hilt your sword blade.See the photos.
SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE GREAT ITEMS!See the photos and please email me with any questions or concerns before you bid.I always combine shipping costs on multiple items.All items are shipped First Class (up to 16 ounces) or Priority and include delivery confirmation.All items over $200 are also shipped with signature confirmation. I strive to ship within 24 hours of payment.
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