Silver hilted Small-Sword
- Dated: 18th Century
- Culture: French
- Measurements: overall length 88 cm
The sword has a straight blade of triangular section, deeply grooved at the base. The first part of the blade is finely chiselled with a lily and motto “Vive le Roy” on a side and a cross and motto “nunquam divella” on the other – both are placed between bands and floral motifs. The sword has a beautiful, silver hilt richly engraved and chiselled with floral motifs, wooden grip with iron wire binding and bands, plus a moor’s heads.
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