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GLAIVE of the foot troops, model 1831
France
19th century
Steel, brass, leather
Length Total: 63.5 ; Length. Blade: 48.4 cm
Moulded brass mounting.
Egg-shaped pommel topped by a dome serving as a riveting knob.
Twenty-six-fluted handle.
Straight crossbar, rouelle quillons, stamped "71".
Double-edged, carp-tongue blade; triangular flattened heel, central ridge, hallmarks, marked "JEAN".
Leather scabbard, marked, brass fittings and hallmarks.
Belt loop.
Ref. number : 5514
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Ref: DV40QG038O