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Reproduction French Imperial guard Light Cavalry Sabre

Reproduction French Imperial guard Light Cavalry Sabre

Description

Modern reproduction of sword issued to light cavalry elements of Napoleon I's Imperial Guard. Although apparently aged, similar examples with identical stampings are widely available as repro items. The inspector's stamps on this particular reproduction are the "LW" of Directeur Levavsseur and the "M" under a circle/star of Controleur 1re Classe Jean-Jacques Mouton.

Marks and Stamps: (Back of the blade)M fture Nale de Klingenthal Coulaux frères Entreps (Face of blade) LW "M under a circle/star .

Specifications

Accession Number: 6 Period of Use:
Type: Sword War Zones:
Country of Origin: Unknown Type Date: 1803
Manufacturer: Unknown Serial Number: none
Manufacture Date: modern Repro Calibre/Ammunition:
Weight: Length Overall: 994mm overall
Cyclic Rate: Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A

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