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Title Dragoon officer's battle sabre, 1786 pattern
Nationality French
Period c 1795
Sold

Plain hatchet-point blade, 38". Brass-mounted hilt and scabbard, the latter of leather with the middle mount missing. A rare Revolutionary/consulate period item. Maker marked on blade, conjoined 'AP' stamped on forte. NB: There is no evidence that this hilt has ever had a fire-gilt finish.



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[Edged Weapons : Swords : French : 18th Century]

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