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French Model 1821 Foot Officer Swords, Lot of Two, and a Marine Infantry Short Sword
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
First M1821 specimen has a 29.5" blade, brass two-branch guard, wire-wrapped shagreen grip, brass-mounted leather scabbard.  Second example with a 30" blade, brass pierced floral motif guard, horn grip and steel scabbard.  Third sword is a Model 1833 Marine Infantry short sword  with 19.5" blade dated 1839, cast brass hilt has an anchor proof mark, brass mounted leather scabbard. 

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Good. Moderate wear to the leather scabbards.
Sold: $881.25
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