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Guard and quillons have loosened over time
Classic title
Extensively illustrated with full-page photo-engravings of various European small-swords
when two sons of Thomas Ketland moved to Philadelphia to set-up the American branch of their trading firm
and a couple of nicks on the blade's edge
FRENCH M1882 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD DATED TO 1936, WITH OFFICER'S INITIALS Guard and quillons have loosenedSometimes one comes across swords that are not terribly old, but are historic as well as beautiful. This French Model 1882 infantry officer's sabre d'infanterie fantaisie checks both boxes. Made at Coulaux & Cie in Klingenthal, it is 96 cm overall, with a 83 cm long rapier blade, well balanced and fast. The hilt is finely chiseled in relief. Pommel is engraved with the officer's initials, F. J. or J. F. Blade has an etched inscription on the blackened
