December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
The flat slightly curved blade is etched "GRENADIER" on the left side and with the royal cipher of King Louis XVI on the right, being 2 inverted "L"s; there is a touchmark near the right ricasso that denotes production in 1782, while the spine of blade engraved "M=ture R=le D'alsace" denoting the royal manufactory of edged weapons at Alsace. Standard cast-brass, two-piece hilt of standard form. CONDITION: Very good overall; blade retains a mostly polished surface with scattered areas of pitting and darker patina; hilt shows some light wear and scattered marks.