with colichemarde blade (worn and lightly rust patinated) of tapering hollow triangular section retaining traces of etched scrolling foliage and French inscription on both sides at the forte, hilt of characteristic form including dished ovoidal guard cast and chased overall with differing trophies within beaded ovals and all against grounds of fluting, beading and foliage, and enriched with silver roping, the tang button (slightly reduced) formed as a moustachioed helmeted head, 83.5 cm blade