France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Archive suspended from its five-sided hanger

suspended from its five-sided hanger in silver with red cloth ribbon and incorporating a pinback

Such was the quality of the work that

Four magnetic metal rivets securely maintain the hilt’s structure

He served as the Prince of Serbia from June 10th 1868 - March 6th 1882 and as the King of Serbia from March 6th 1882 - March 6th

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Archive suspended from its five-sided hangerIssued 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