An Original French Royal C.19th Century Mid 1800\'s Medical Officer’s Dress Sword For Sale

This sword was carried by medical officers in the French army during the 19th and early 20th Century. With victory laurel and entwined snake motif to the forward shell guard. The blade is double-fullered and plain. It comes complete with its original steel scabbard.Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an early 1840s era, July Monarchy era Officers Sword with scabbard. If this sword does look familiar, this is what the American Model 1840 Army NCO sword was modeled after. The ricasso is faintly engraved on each side with what appears to be a Paris based firm for manufacturer. This is a wonderful research opportunityThe hilt is constructed of a wood grip with lovely twisted brass wire resting in the grooves. The mounts are all brass from the ball pommel, the single knuckle bar to the shell guard one side of which folds against the scabbard to facilitate wearing on the left hip. The outer portion of the shell guard bears a large brass French Napoleonic French Eagle. There are some maker markings apparent on the under side of the brass shell guard. Standing approximately 38-inches in total length with a 32 inch blade this sword dates from a time of true greatness for France.