Original French 2nd Empire Era Model 1852 Officer’s Sword with German Blade and Brass Fitted Leather Scabbard Japanese Marines but it is possible that

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due to changes in production and distribution time

still showing all original finish

The rest of the finish is a lovely blue

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Original French 2nd Empire Era Model 1852 Officer’s Sword with German Blade and Brass Fitted Leather Scabbard Japanese Marines but it is possible thatOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice French 2nd Empire Model 1852 Officers Sword complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard. The sword is in fair condition but has some issues. The blade does not retain much of its original etchings. This is a very difficult model of sword to find, dating before the Franco Prussian War. The swords hilt is in fair condition with the brass still retaining some of its finish. The chape bears a