French Mid 19th Century Infantry Officers Sword
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: $375.00

Original era manufacture. Brightly polished steel 31 inch blade maker marked by Klingenthal on the blade spine. Scattered areas of corrosion staining and a bit of pitting near the tip, few nail catchers along the cutting edge. Brass guard with a floral pattern below the pommel. Fishskin wrapped grip shows wear, twisted wire binding is intact. In 1850 the US Army adopted a new Foot Officers sword which is nearly identical to this pattern sword. No scabbard.