RARE**NAPOLEONIC WARS**Model 1811 French Naval Boarding Cutlass With Correct Naval Anchor Blade Markings. Sn 21509 Swords

**RARE**NAPOLEONIC WARS**Model 1811 French Naval Boarding Cutlass With Correct Naval Anchor Blade Markings. Sn 21509 (Swords)

It is rare to find decent examples of these swords which were very effective during close combat onboard ships (see page 251 of World Swords by Withers). It has the correct smooth tubular grip and large bowl guard with elaborate turned down quillon as illustrated in Wither’s book. The elaborate quillon was removed on later models. This is a very good original example, it has a 26 ¾” long curved and fullered cutlass blade (32 ¼” overall). The cutlass has even patina throughout. The blade has correct Naval Anchors on both sides, the same as illustrated in Wither’s book. One side of the blade has small indistinct letters which look like ‘ASFCS’ (illustrated). As is common this cutlass is without scabbard. The price for this rare collector’s piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21509

£975.00