Officer’s sword Health Service, French Third Republic

Officer’s sword for the Service de Santé (Health Service). Filigree fuse. Brass hilt, single branch guard, shell with caduceus motif, down-turned shell (missing pomp). Straight Coulaux blade with fullers. Sheet-iron scabbard painted silver.

French Third Republic

Length: 98 cm (38-1/2 in.)

Fairly good condition

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