FRANCE, Third Republic (1871-1946), late 19th century Manufacture d'Armes de Châtellerault. Infantry non-commissioned officer's uniform sword, model 1887. Single-prong, stamped, nickel silver hilt with single quillon, one-piece molded pommel and spindle, grenade embellished keyboard. Keyboard stamped "5166". With leather strap. Straight triangular blade, signed and dated "Avril 1888" on the heel. Iron scabbard with one strap, stamped on the cap. Blade length: 80.5 cm. - Total length: 97.5 cm. As is. Guard tarnished, some oxidation on the scabbard, slightly twisted.