french sword for id please

weapons 27 · 22nd March 2014, 04:25 PM

I think that's a french sword
It measures 84cm long, the blade 72 cm

weapons 27 · 22nd March 2014, 06:07 PM

I did some research, apparently it would be a french infantry sabre told the montmorency of minor, who served during the French revolution

M ELEY · 23rd March 2014, 01:09 AM

Beautiful French infantry officer's sword! Montmorency blades common on hangers/naval swords of the period. No expert. just wanted to remark on this terrific sword. I'm thinking it's ca.1780-1800-ish? The 4-slot hilts went out of fashion post 1800.

22nd March 2014, 04:25 PM	#1
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	french sword for id please I think that's a french sword It measures 84cm long, the blade 72 cm Attached Images

22nd March 2014, 06:07 PM	#2
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	I did some research, apparently it would be a french infantry sabre told the montmorency of minor, who served during the French revolution

23rd March 2014, 01:09 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,101	Beautiful French infantry officer's sword! Montmorency blades common on hangers/naval swords of the period. No expert. just wanted to remark on this terrific sword. I'm thinking it's ca.1780-1800-ish? The 4-slot hilts went out of fashion post 1800.