online Militaria dealer - Antique-Militaria [UK]
magnify icon Search militaria Medals - Arms - Militaria
Home icon Antique Militaria Home for the SEs and the curious Site map People shaking hands icon Historic comments
Title First Empire Napoleonic infantry sword
Nationality French
Period c 1810
Sold

This fine sword, marked 'P. Knecht, in Solingen' at the forte, was probably assembled in France using this imported blade. Knecht appears as a maker in the Solingen directories around 1810 and the family was active for the next 30 years or so. I have had similar Napoleonic swords before with this blade maker.

Alexander the Great's head on the central part of the guard proves the Napoleonic connection - it is a classical allusion which the Bourbons would have felt extremely unhappy about. It has 95% of the original blue and gilt finish to the blade and virtually all the finish to the hilt. The grip is chequered walnut and the scabbard is the original leather with a little opening at the seam for about 4" near the hilt.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : French : 19th Century]

testimonials

i received the bayonet, everything is very fine, i am very happy with the M1890 and the whole transaction.

P V, Germany, 07.01.2013

Parcel arrived safe and secure two days ago. Thanks for quick dispatch and secure packaging. Hope to deal with you again soon.

S L, Australia, 20.11.2012

more...