Cleaver French lower ranks of the Imperial guard, a colonial unit?

Общая длина: 845 мм.
Длина клинка: 680 мм.
Ширина клинка у пяты: 37 мм.

The blade is steel, slightly curved, single-edge, with one wide fuller on both sides. Combat end doesvery. The blade is decorated with engraved image of an anchor on both sides (perhaps the image of an anchor indicates the affiliation of the slasher colonial parts of the French army. Traditionally, the blade was put a small stamped image of an anchor; this freedom can be explained by the transfer of arms from mainland France to the colonial troops, due to which the incisions were made homemade on the spot). Efes brass, consists of a massive hilt and curved crosses. The middle part of the handle is smooth, tapering to the center. The upper part of the handle is notched, made in the form of an eagle head closed beak and tail; on top of the shank of the blade pulled by the screw. At the crossroads is a massive rectangular block with a relief image of a lion's head. Cross video with the endings in the form of stylized heads of dogs. Under the cross-hairs are massive strap. Leather scabbard with brass device consisting of a mouth with a notched peg and tip with asymmetrical Shoe. The edges of the device sheath figure.

item is in good collectible condition. Slight surface corrosion on the blade. Traces of existence on the hilt. Scuffs and creases on the skin of the sheath.