Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 359:
Very Impressive 18th C. French "Gendarmerie du Roy" Royal Guard Officer’s Sword. An exceptionally impressive and seldom encountered example dating from around late 1700s, of massive built, wearing a powerful broad double edged blade having central ridged reinforcement to each side, retaining most of its beautiful blued and gilt panels with etched decorations including Royal regiment attribution on both sides. Large brass mounted half-basket hilt built for a large hand wearing a glove, with its leather and thick brass wire bound grip. Beautiful and exceptionally battle-worthy Royal Guard’s weapon, feels quite fantastic in hand. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 41 3/4", Blade length : 35"
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