Glaive de l'École de Mars. Bronze handle chased with scales. - Lot 151

Glaive de l'École de Mars. Bronze handle chased with scales. Oval pommel. One-prong iron hilt, hallmarked. Rectangular, straight crosspiece engraved with two triangular bonnets adorned with Phrygian bonnets. Quillon downward in brass-plated iron. Straight blade with median ridge. Brass scabbard with two hollows trimmed with scarlet cloth, decorated with palms on the bolt. History: Founded in 1794 to provide a republican and military education, the school had a very short existence, being dissolved in October of the same year. Attached is a cantinière's sword, model 1855, straight blade, brass handle, leather scabbard with two brass trimmings, wear, oxidation,France, 19th c. Expert : M. Alban Degrave