This is an original French Model 1855 Army Officer’s Sword, complete with its full-length steel scabbard. Used during the mid-to-late 19th century, this regulation sidearm was standard issue for officers of the French military and features the refined design typical of the Second Empire period.
The sword features a straight, narrow steel blade with a central fuller, suited for both ceremonial and combat use. The ornate cast-brass hilt includes a single knuckle guard, floral-patterned guard plate, and a laurel-leaf pommel. The grip is wrapped in blackened leather with twisted brass wire, offering a firm hold and visual contrast.
Details:
Model: French M1855 Officer’s Sword
Length: Sword length (without scabbard), approx. 35.5 inches (37.25” with scabbard) Approx. 29.5” blade length
Hilt: Brass guard with floral motifs and wire-wrapped leather grip
Pommel: Leaf-embellished brass cap
Scabbard: Original steel scabbard with two suspension rings
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Blade is clean and structurally sound. The scabbard has some patina and wear typical of service use. The grip wrapping is intact, and the detailing on the brass hilt remains sharp.
This piece is a collectible example of 19th-century French military craftsmanship, ideal for historians, collectors, or display.
This is an original French Model 1855 Army Officer’s Sword, complete with its full-length steel scabbard. Used during the mid-to-late 19th century, this regulation sidearm was standard issue for officers of the French military and features the refined design typical of the Second Empire period.
The sword features a straight, narrow steel blade with a central fuller, suited for both ceremonial and combat use. The ornate cast-brass hilt includes a single knuckle guard, floral-patterned guard plate, and a laurel-leaf pommel. The grip is wrapped in blackened leather with twisted brass wire, offering a firm hold and visual contrast.
Details:
Model: French M1855 Officer’s Sword
Length: Sword length (without scabbard), approx. 35.5 inches (37.25” with scabbard) Approx. 29.5” blade length
Hilt: Brass guard with floral motifs and wire-wrapped leather grip
Pommel: Leaf-embellished brass cap
Scabbard: Original steel scabbard with two suspension rings
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Blade is clean and structurally sound. The scabbard has some patina and wear typical of service use. The grip wrapping is intact, and the detailing on the brass hilt remains sharp.
This piece is a collectible example of 19th-century French military craftsmanship, ideal for historians, collectors, or display.
