Pre-Civil War Era Model 1831 French Short Sword withLeather Scabbard-Marked JEAN

Model 1831 French Short Sword with Leather Scabbard. The ricasso is marked JEAN. " on one side and "L with a star over it within a rectangle on the other side. The crossguard has a "P" with a star over it within an oval.

The brass guard is tight. The blade is straight, clean, and has not been sharpened but the tip is sharp. The leather scabbard is complete but has some surface loss scattered throughout, leather strap attached to hanger is still soft. Length of the blade measures 19 3/16", length of the sword is 25 1/8", and overall in the scabbard it is 26.

Several of these swords were imported before and during the Civil War and saw service on both sides of the battle. Check out my other War items!! Including More Swords and some Cartridge Boxes! WE CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM IF WE AREN'T INFORMED THAT THERE IS ONE!

The item "Pre-Civil War Era Model 1831 French Short Sword withLeather Scabbard-Marked JEAN" is in sale since Saturday, March 24, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\1784-1860\Original Period Items".

The seller is "twistedlifesupplies" and is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Featured Refinements: French Short Sword