This superb Model 1831 infantry sword embodies the spirit of the 19th-century French soldier. This is a particularly interesting example, made by JEAN, with its original scabbard bearing the corresponding serial number, making it a rare and authentic collector's item.
Model: Infantry sword, model 1831.
Manufacturer: JEAN.
Total length: 64 cm.
Blade: 49 cm, straight, wide, double-edged.
Handle: brass with 26 grooves.
Scabbard: in black leather with brass chape and locket, same number as the sword.
Markings: JEAN on the blade, multiple hallmarks, single serial number.
Adopted under the July Monarchy and used until the Third Republic, the 1831 model sword is the traditional weapon of the French infantry.
It symbolizes the strength and discipline of the infantryman, both in the field and on parade.
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The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.
