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Old 22nd March 2014, 03:25 PM   #1
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Default french sword for id please

I think that's a french sword
It measures 84cm long, the blade 72 cm
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Old 22nd March 2014, 05:07 PM   #2
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I did some research, apparently it would be a french infantry sabre told the montmorency of minor, who served during the French revolution
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Old 23rd March 2014, 12:09 AM   #3
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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.
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