France - Kligenthal - 1853-1872 Espada de jefe de brigada - Army (Heer) dress - Sword

Rare since the right to have it was very restricted, it has its guard in molten bronze and not chiselled, just as it came out of the mould. Inspired by the 1853 model in which the Líctors, symbol of the French Republic is replaced by the Imperial Eagle of Napoléon III. The hilt, braided with oak and olive leaves, The extraordinarily decorated guard with the 12 fasces of the Roman lictors. Finished at the end by a pike representing justice as in Rome. 6 flags in rest position showing respect to the finished fasces of lictors each one in a pike. Its use was very restricted since only one sword per brigade was allowed and its use was not ceremonial, it was carried in a city uniform, daily. It has no traces of rust on the blade, it keeps its original piece of cloth and the bowl works perfectly. Insured shipping and a pick up point is possible.