Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A French Marine's Briquet, dated 1804.
An Infantry Grenadier Pattern M.1770, stamped 'Dumont' [47 rue de la Calandre] on knuckle bow. Overall length 75cm, slightly curved blade 61cm, stamped just under crossguard with Revolutionary fasces acceptance mark. With its original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Another type used at Trafalgar. Leather somewhat worn and mounts dented, blade with some patches of light pitting and some staining, reasonable condition £260-£300

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

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Referenced in Aries No.3 1967, figs. 12-16.

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