french sword of napoleons old guard ??

[fernando]

No, i just found this in the Web:
http://www.napoleon.org/fr/salle_lec...eur_Empire.asp
There was one model for Generals, one for heavy Cavalry and one for light Cavalry officers.
Certainly the model for Generals was much more elaborated than those for Cavalry officers; but you are probably right.
Just for perusal, here you find the list of those presented with Sabres of Honour:
http://www.napoleon-series.org/milit...ardarmes1.html

[terry1956]

thanks fernando, I have seen some swords of honour for sale at auctions and if named go for lots of money, there was also the silver swords that got given out by napoleon for acts of valour, I think that a number when to the imperial guard but when the legion of honour medal came into being in 1804 the silver swords came to an end.
michael

[fernando]

Hi Michael,
I thought you might like to see this example... and the supporting text.

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[terry1956]

thanks for that, they are a work of art these swords. would love to own one, maybe one day. michael