France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Auction including the establishment of bases

including the establishment of bases along the Adriatic coast

5 mm x 28 mm

above laurel branches

The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “CARL EICKHORN

padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Auction including the establishment of basesA French Model 1854 Heavy Cavalry Sword, with 94. 5cm length blade, with tapering single edged blade cut on each side with deep twin fullers and marked along spine with 'MRE. IMP. ALE CHAT. T AOUT 1880 CARAB. ER MLE. 1854', with original leather washer, brass guard and hilt with personalized monogram engraved on handle fittings, wooden grip with brass wire loose, accompanied by original scabbard with surface rust, fine overall.