French, M1831 Infantry Short Sword, Matching Numbers 770

Original era manufacture. Patterned after the Roman Gladius, brass gripped, polished steel blade weapon issued to French Infantry.The blade measures 19 inches in length, with a raised central ridge on both sides. The blade hasa dark steel patina finish, with numerous nicks in the cutting edge on each side.One piece brass grip, with a serial number 770 appearing on the guard. Brass bodied leather scabbard, with a brass throat and chape. The guard also has the serial number 770, stamped below the throat.When the blade is inserted into the scabbard there is an 8 mm gap between the base of the guard and top of the scabbard throat.