French Crimea War Era, M1829 Light Artillery Sword, Dated 1855
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $475.00

Original era manufacture. Polished steel blade measuring 31.5 inches in length, with a bright clean finish, running straight and true. No nicks in the cutting edge, with just a small touch of corrosion spotting.Engraved on the top of the spine is the following; Chatellerault 1855. The leather bumper is at the base of the blade.Sound D shaped brass guard and pommel cap, exhibiting a pleasing patina finish. Intact leather wrapped grip with only two bands of grip wire remaining. Dent free steel scabbard with a single ring suspension, the surface has a pleasing steel patina finish, with one spot of surface corrosion.This pattern weapon was the inspiration of the US Model 1840 Light Artillery Sword, being a near identical copy.