This is an original Belgian Infantry Officer’s Sword made sometime in the late 19th / early 20th Century. Our example has a 36” long steel blade with fullers and rolled spine. It measures 42” overall. The blade has just light staining consistent with age. The blade has a crisp rectangular manufacturer’s cartouche ‘Fonson & Co Fabricants Bruxcelles’. The blade is fitted with original hilt washer. It has a pierced brass knuckle guard cast with foliate decoration and stepped pommel with matching decoration on the edges. The guard is numbered ‘152’. Its fish skin covered hilt has small areas of service wear to be expected. The binding is secure. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard. The scabbard with shoe has even patina and no dents or damage. It is fitted with single hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17608
£395.00