Discover an authentic French infantry sword model 1831, a rare piece, sold as is, without a scabbard or visible markings.
This regular sword, soon to be two hundred years old, took its place alongside the infantrymen during the July Monarchy (Louis-Philippe I).
Historical field evidence, reflecting the actual conditions of campaigning and military use.
Model: Infantry sword, model 1831.
Total length: 63 cm.
Blade: 48 cm, straight, double-edged with a lozenge-shaped cross-section ending in a carp's tongue.
Handle: brass with 26 grooves.
Without embellishment, it bears witness to the use and life in the countryside.
Raw condition: without sheath, nor markings — perfect as is for discerning collectors.
Adopted in 1831 to replace the briquet sword, this weapon nicknamed "cutter-cut" served more as a functional tool (4,000 blows on wood without faltering, according to the specifications) than as a parade weapon.
It remained in service until the end of the Second Empire, equipped in particular by the infantry, the National Guard and the Foreign Legion.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.
The purchase constitutes acceptance of the condition of the item as presented.
