A French sapper's sword
19th century
Broad, straight 26 1/2 inch single edged blade with 8 inch false edge and inscribed above the hilt on both sides Coullier/Rue St. Honore/No. 574/A/Paris. Brass guard with downturned quillons. One-piece brass rooster head grip. Leather scabbard with brass mounts, the throat with frog stud.
Condition: Blade with minor spotting. Scabbard leather scuffed, the seam partially open.
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