FRENCH NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER'S GLADIUS SWORD CA.1830
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Description
Hefty 49 cm long blade has acquired a wonderful dark patina, and has two small gouges. Hilt has also aged gracefully, and is adorned with Louis- Philippe's symbol - the French rooster. July Monarchy lasted from 1830 till 1848, when the King abdicated, and left France for England.
This rather scarce French GLAIVE D'OFFICIER DE LA GUARDE NATIONALE dates ca.1830, and was manufactured during the reign of Louis-Philippe, the last King of the French.
Hefty 49 cm long blade has acquired a wonderful dark patina, and has two small gouges. Hilt has also aged gracefully, and is adorned with Louis- Philippe's symbol - the French rooster. July Monarchy lasted from 1830 till 1848, when the King abdicated, and left France for England.