HISTORICAL CONTEXT :

The French Royal Navy was almost non-existent before 1624.

She inherits several traditions:

in the Mediterranean that of the order of Saint John of Jerusalem which recruited its knights from the best families of the French nobility to train the officers of the Levant Fleet whose main port was first in Fréjus, then in Marseille and in Toulon;
in the Channel with Normandy which, since William the Conqueror, has always produced intrepid sailors and possessed active ports;
in the Atlantic, the Navy of the Duchy of Brittany which will constitute the core of the Ponant fleet. The law and particular jurisdictions of Brittany, including its naval military force, will be preserved until the Revolution which will mark the end of the administrative and territorial independence of Brittany, although the French and Breton crowns had been united since 1532 .

During the Revolution, the National Navy succeeded the Royal Navy, organized by Richelieu from 1624. Under the First and Second Empires, it was called the Imperial Navy.

The Navy is still today colloquially called “La Royale”. The former location of the Ministry and then the General Staff of the French Navy at 2 rue Royale, in Paris, was perhaps the origin of this formula.

Total length : 97 cm

Length without sheath : 93,5 cm

Blade length : 78,2 cm

Handle length : 17 cm

Blade width : 1,6 cm

Description :

Extremely rare and superb sword from the French navy. Handle and granite in gilded bronze. The handle has marine reliefs, complete and functional keyboard, navy ink on the guard, magnificent! The scabbard is made of wood covered in black leather with gilded bronze fittings. The blade is very beautiful, triangular, in its original state, superb! With its rare attachment with marine trim in gilded bronze (ink...). Marking : '' 31 '' on the guard. A superb piece, very pleasant to hold in the hands and even more pleasant to observe in its collector's window, 100% original and rare.

Don't miss this superb and rare French sword, which can easily decorate your display case intended for the bladed weapons of the French army and become its centerpiece

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A magnificent witness to French military history, don't hesitate

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VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL

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PLEASE NOTE : The piece is unique, I don't have a duplicate.

Conditions :

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No return possible.

I am not responsible for postage delays and losses,

that's why I offer you payment by paypal or credit card so your purchase will be covered.

Payment therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.

SHIPPING : 

Europe : 25 euros

Poland and Bulgaria : 50 euros

China, Canada, U.S.A. : 65 euros

Don't let this unique collector's item slip away, there won't be something for everyone.

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