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BRITISH OR DUTCH 1796 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BRILLIANT BLUE & GOLD BLADE

BRITISH OR DUTCH 1796 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BRILLIANT BLUE & GOLD BLADE

$ 263.99

Availability: 100 in stock

Original/Reproduction: Original

Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium

Featured Refinements: Infantry Officer's Sword

Condition: The grip is covered with a silver shell, of which a small section is missing below the pommel. There is some minor fading to sections of the blue, but 90% is bright. There are a few small spots of rust along the back of the blade, and one on the edge. There is a small nick in the blade about 14 inches from the guard. The majority of the blade is excellent. The spring on the reverse guard is a little weak, but the hinges seem strong.

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Modified Item: No

Theme: Militaria

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Restocking Fee: No

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860

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Description

This is an Infantry officer's sword of the pattern of 1796, with a brilliantly blue and gold blade. It is stamped "Bruxelles" on the edge of the guard, which is interesting, as Brussels was Dutch at the time this sword was most likely made, although just a year or so earlier it was Austrian, and of course it was also under French control soon thereafter. The likelihood is that this was made for a Dutch officer, or was exported to Britain. It is a beautiful example of this sword, although it is without scabbard. The blade is beautifully blue and gold decorated, and retains most of its original finish. The letters "E.M." appear in a gold band above the ricasso. The blade has trophies of arms, and branches of leaves. The blued portion ends in an unusually fancy flourish. The bright portion of the blade is extremely clean and excellent. The sword is 37 1/2inches long overall, with the blade being 31 1/2 inches long. This sword came from the collection of Peter J. Buxtun, and was on display by him for many years.
If things are not as I describe them to be, you may return them for a full refund, including postage.
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