A Collection of Trafalgar and Waterloo relics

A French Imperial Guard Sapper’s Sword.
Distinctive cockerel head brass hilt. Overall length 84cm, slightly curved blade 66cm. In its original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Blade retains much original factory polish, very good condition £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Trafalgar and Waterloo relics.

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See ‘Armes Blanches’, Hoste and Buigne, p.128, for a photograph of this crossguard.

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.