VERY RARE FRENCH REVOLUTION SWORD, MONTMORENCY, LOUIS XVI, 1780-1789, ORIGINAL

Description

Historical context
:
Louis XVI declares the new Assembly worthless but lets it sit without intervening openly. On May 25, French Guards marched through Paris in favor of the rebellious deputies and the Parisian voters met in assembly. But, from the 26th, marching orders were issued to six regiments and a troop of around 20,000 men, a "real small army" which was called to the outskirts of the capital in order to maintain order in Paris and Versailles. . But the whole of the Parisian population is agitated: the bourgeoisie is afraid for the survival of the Assembly; the people fear that the troops will cut off the Parisian supply routes when the price of bread is at its highest. At the beginning of July, riots broke out at the roadblocks. The king dismisses his ministers deemed too liberal, including Necker, Comptroller of Finance, dismissed on July 11 and invited to leave the Kingdom.
Model history
:
Montmorency sabers from the end of the reign of Louis XVI, there are single branch sabers of this type and as there were no regulations at the time, private furbishers worked according to the fancy and the financial means of the corps commander, to the troop or officer's weapons for his personal sword. This explains the differences in quality in the materials used, in the carving and the decoration. This model will still be used after the revolution. The saber here present was made like this, without a hilt. However, during this period, the sabers with a guard, had to be accommodated to resemble the model present on this announcement.
Total length :
88,5 cm
Length without sheath :
86,5 cm
Blade length :
75,6 cm
Handle length :
12,5 cm
Blade width :
3,9 cm
Description of the object
:
Superb and rare revolutionary infantry saber called '' Montmorency ''.
Red brass frame, spoon cap extending by a long tail, handle covered with sheepskin, watermark still present, a little undone.
Simple guard, cut by a circular branch. Montmorency blade with gray patina
, punches present in its center, in the shape of a
''
little moon
''.
Very rare and original period leather scabbard, with copper brass trim, the tip being made of leather only.
The saber was found in an attic in France, original and authentic. Very pleasant to hold in hand and even more to observe in the window.
This sword will be able to decorate your showcase of bladed weapons, dedicated to the Bourbon monarchy or the French army. This saber is rare for sale, especially complete with its scabbard
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Do not hesitate to acquire this superb French sabre, rich in history and memories of the French army under the monarchy. It can easily decorate your showcase devoted to the sabers and swords of the Bourbon Monarchy or to French bladed weapons. Exceptional sword, do not hesitate low price
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VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL
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PLEASE NOTE :
The piece is unique, I don't have a duplicate.
Conditions :
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
No return possible !
I am not responsible for postage delays and losses,
that's why I offer payment by paypal or credit card so that your purchase will be covered.
Payment therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.
SHIPPING
Europe :
35 euros
Poland and Bulgaria :
50 euros
China, Canada, United States :
100 euros
Don't let this unique collector's item slip away, there won't be something for everyone.
Good luck !