A Rare French Heavy Cavalry Cuirassiers ‘Bancal’ 1822 Troopers Sword. 44” overall, 38 ” slightly curved multi-fullered blade with spear point. Blade with inspectors marks, flat back edge engraved ‘M-F’ture du Roy du Klingenthal Janvier 1823’. Four bar brass hilt with lip ridge rim on the guard, brass domed & banded pommel, original leather grip with 20 turns of brass wire. In a heavy steel scabbard with large ½ lyre shaped drag with riveted throat piece, two suspension rings.
Dated 1823
Poincon of De A Maancel inspecteut.puis directeur March 1822-March 1823 at Klingenthal and two more that I cannot read, hilt with various marks.
An uncommon sword in very good condition. This model is still in use today & is the oldest regulation pattern of any sword in the world in continuous use.