Original French 2nd Empire Era Model 1852 Officer’s Sword with German Blade and Brass Fitted Leather Scabbard Lewis Gun so the plating is worn

so the plating is worn or missing in areas

rather than waiting for a larger bomber such as the Windsor to come into service

as the blade bends towards the opponent

The interior of the helmet bears an eight-fingered brown leather liner with chinstrap which is broken at one side

Original French 2nd Empire Era Model 1852 Officer’s Sword with German Blade and Brass Fitted Leather Scabbard Lewis Gun so the plating is wornOriginal 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