A Napoleon III ceremonial Rapier

A Napoleon III ceremonial Rapier
Chiselled bronze guard of foliage motifs
Raised Imperial Eagle decoration to cup and bumble bee pommel
Mother-of-pearl grip
Triangular pierced straight blade
Black parchment coated metal scabbard with brass locket and chappe
France, 19th century
(losses and faults to scabbard, mild oxidation to blade, signs of wear)
Lenght: 95 cm (total)
80 cm (blade)