Superb fireman's sword, model 1855, emblematic of the municipal companies of the Second Empire.
Used both as a ceremonial weapon and a tool of prestige, this sword is recognizable by its 26-groove brass handle and its wide, straight, double-fullered blade.
Markings:
Klingenthal on one side of the blade.
Coulaux A & C on the other, a renowned manufacturer from Solingen & Klingenthal.
Type: fireman's sword.
Model: 1855
Blade: straight, double groove.
Blade length: 51.5 cm.
Total length: 63.5 cm.
Handle: solid brass, 26 grooves.
Period: Second Empire (~1855–1870).
The blade guard is missing, leaving a small gap between the blade and the guard.
A traditional weapon used in ceremonies or issued to fire brigade companies, this sword reflects both the esprit de corps and the martial style of the 19th century.
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