Original French WWI Model 1882 Infantry Officer’s Dress Sword & Scabbard by Châtellerault - Dated 1913 Thompson SMG finding authentic (beware many fakes)

finding authentic (beware many fakes) enamel signs from the Third Reich have become quite difficult in the collector's market

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Approximate Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 9"Shoulder to sleeve: 25”Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Chest width: 18"Waist width: 16"Hip width: 17"Front length: 29

The brass ring chin strap is present

Bacchante visited the Mediterranean and the West Indies

Original French WWI Model 1882 Infantry Officer’s Dress Sword & Scabbard by Châtellerault - Dated 1913 Thompson SMG finding authentic (beware many fakes)Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the French M1882 Infantry Officers dress sword, manufactured in 1913 at the Chtellerault Arsenal. The hilt is a lovely three branched half basket guard which clearly served as inspiration for the American M1902 Officers sword, which is still used to this day. The grip is wire wrapped horn and is in great condition. The 35 blade is in great condition and is double edged with a single fuller