FRANCE, Second Empire Infantry officer's uniform sword, model 1816. Straight two-edged blade, two grooves at the half and middle edge, with traces of inscriptions on the heel. Single-branch bronze guard with keyboard decorated with an Eagle on a thunderbolt and small quillon. The fuse is covered with grey tinted shagreen. Blade length : 80.8 cm - Total length : 95.3 cm. Without scabbard. Oxidations and some shocks; review the fixing of the blade with the guard.