French Edged Weapons

French Naval Officer's mameluke style sabre, circa 1805

174FREW1 - French Naval Officer's mameluke style sabre, circa 1805, sharply curved Damascus blade, plain brass scabbard with dents and creases. A rare Trafalgar period example. Good condition. $1500.  More Photos

French Light cavalry NCO's sabre, model An XI

174FREW2 - French Light cavalry NCO's sabre, model An XI, circa 1812, wire wrapped grip without stud with red "collar," steel scabbard. 42 inches overall. Fine condition. $1500.  More Photos

French General officer's Model An XII epee for dismounted dress

174FREW3 - French General officer's Model An XII epee for dismounted dress. Old family blade with hilt retaining most of the gilt finish. Gilt metal and black leather scabbard, metal scabbard tip detached from scabbard and needing to be reattached. Circa 1805. 38 inches overall. Formally in the collection of Christopher Ross, New York. In very good condition with most gilt remaining. $6500.  More Photos

French Imperial Guard Chasseur a Pied senior officer's sword, circa 1812

174FREW4 - French Imperial Guard Chasseur a Pied senior officer's sword, circa 1812, made by Duc. 90% of original blue and gilt remaining on the blade. With leather scabbard and finely engraved gilt metal fittings. A rare and special sword. Formally in the collection of Christopher Ross, New York. 36 inches overall. Very fine condition. $17,000.  More Photos

Sapper's axe of the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard

174FREW5 - Sapper's axe of the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard, with original leather case and belts, with brass ornaments. A rare survivor of the Napoleonic Wars, from one of the most famous regiments of Napoleon. Very fine condition. $9000.  More Photos

54th Regt. of the Line officer's epee, circa 1810

174FREW6 - 54th Regt. of the Line officer's epee, circa 1810, Napoleon head on the counter guard. The 54th Regiment was unique in using Napoleon's head in profile on the guard. Traces of floral engraving on blade. 38 inches overall. Gilt metal scabbard piece remaining on part of damaged leather scabbard. A new leather scabbard could be made using this original metal piece. $2500. More Photos