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M ELEY · 23rd March 2014, 12:09 AM

Beautiful French infantry officer's sword! Montmorency blades common on hangers/naval swords of the period. No expert. just wanted to remark on this terrific sword. I'm thinking it's ca.1780-1800-ish? The 4-slot hilts went out of fashion post 1800.

23rd March 2014, 12:09 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,066	Beautiful French infantry officer's sword! Montmorency blades common on hangers/naval swords of the period. No expert. just wanted to remark on this terrific sword. I'm thinking it's ca.1780-1800-ish? The 4-slot hilts went out of fashion post 1800.