Lot # : 356 - A Rare 1814 Pattern Garde Du Corps Du Roi Sabre

RARE Sabre of the Gardes du Corps Du Roi (King’s Bodyguard), 1814 Model, 1814-16, Slightly curved blade, Engravings on both sides of blade, One side engraved with sun-in-splendour above the royal arms and a differing martial trophy, The other side engraved with Gardes Du Corps Du Roi between fleur-de-lis and picture symbol along with letter B and another letter closest to handle, The back edge of the blade is engraved Manuf.re R’e du Klingenthal”. Overall great condition, expected age wear. Some rust patination. See all photos for condition. Measures: 42.25 Long overall. Blade 36.5 L. Bonhams recently sold one for $3000 and Christies sold one for $3100. Congratulations to the winning bidder!