France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic one in white embroidery

one in white embroidery

63 mm (w) x 41

maker marked with a black ink stamp reading C & O DRASSEL and the measurements 40 42 90 69 61

beneath a radiant sun and above a seascape with cliffs on the horizon

maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the pin

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic one in white embroideryIssued primarily to French heavy cavalry under Napoleon Bonaparte, was a defining battlefield weapon of the early 19th century. Featuring a long straight blade measuring 97 cm length blade, marked on blade with inspectors stamps, stylized brass guard and hilt, with wooden handle with brass wire grip, accompanied by original scabbard which exhibits surface rust, very fine overall. Used by cuirassiers, the elite armoured cavalry of the Grande Arme, it