France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold which helped Emperor Jimmu defeat

which helped Emperor Jimmu defeat his enemies in battle)

nice example

perforated at each corner with an eyelet for rivet attachment

It sits securely within a multi-piece hilt which features a gilded bronze hand guard and pommel bearing arabesque designs

transitioning into a stylized acorn constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold which helped Emperor Jimmu defeatA 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.