Historical information

French 1831 Pattern Artillery Short Sword

A French 1831 pattern brass handle dismounted artillery mans short sword, marked Talabotts Paris with black leather brass mounted scabbard.

Blade, length 49cm, total length 64cm
The French 1816-1831 sword was based on ancient sculptural depictions of the Roman gladius, the standard sword of the Roman legionaries.
Both sword and scabbard are in very good condition.

Physical description

Short Sword Brass Handle with 26 cm Blade French 1831 Pattern Artillery. Based on ancient sculptural depictions of the Roman gladius, the standard sword of the Roman legionaries.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped number on center of the guard of the hilt is 770. There is some marks also on center of the guard on the opposite side but not readable.