VERY RARE AND NICE BELGIAN SWORD, MOD. 1889, BRUXELLES, ALBERT 1ER, ORIGINAL

Description

Historical context
:
The Belgian army is subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), completed by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, note 1, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.
The nominal strength of a division ranged from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, one cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight guns note 2. Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty guns.
The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three mounted batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of pioneer-pontoon cyclists and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabers, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.
Total length :
112 cm
Length without the scabbard :
109.5 cm
Blade length :
92.5 cm
Handle length :
15.3 cm
Blade width :
2.15 cm
Description
:
I present to you a magnificent and rare Belgian cavalry saber, inspired by French sabers, model 1889, probably dating from WW1 (1914-1918). The saber has three branches at the level of the guard. The handle is in bronze, superbly decorated with floral ornaments. The blade is chrome, with traces of time, otherwise in good condition as its scabbard. The blade has a magnificent engraving of the manufacturer a helmet with the inscription
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JULES FONSON BRUXELLES
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Very beautiful piece in its original juice and patina which will delight any Belgian militaria enthusiast ! ! !
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent saber !
Don't let this magnificent piece escape you, especially at this price. This superb saber will be a decoration of choice for your showcase, an exotic piece in your collection of French saber. Do not hesitate, the piece is very beautiful and really worth it. 100% original and vintage! A magnificent model similar to the one that witnessed the bravery of the Belgian cavalry during the events of the First World War alongside their courageous King Albert I!
RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED ! ! !
PLEASE NOTE :
This Yatagan sword is unique, I have no duplicate.
I answer your questions, don't hesitate!
NO RETURN ! ! !
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Paiement donc possible par virement bancaire, carte bancaire et paypal.
EXPÉDITION
Europe :
25 euros
Pologne et Bulgarie :
50 euros
Chine, Canada, USA. :
100 euros
Ne laissez pas cette pièce de collection unique vous échapper, il n'y en aura pas pour tout le monde.
Bonne chance !