A sword "de gardien de la Paix publique"
Double-edged thrusting blade (stained, partly pitted) of diamond section, double fullers on both sides along the upper half, the base with two oval stamps (“B” and “D”, each beneath a crown). Massive relief-decorated brass knuckle-bow hilt, the obverse guard plate with a ship motif (emblem of Paris). Signs of use and age. Length 85 cm. Cf. Lhoste, Épées, p. 302.
Condition: II -
Double-edged thrusting blade (stained, partly pitted) of diamond section, double fullers on both sides along the upper half, the base with two oval stamps (“B” and “D”, each beneath a crown). Massive relief-decorated brass knuckle-bow hilt, the obverse guard plate with a ship motif (emblem of Paris). Signs of use and age. Length 85 cm. Cf. Lhoste, Épées, p. 302.
Condition: II -
