Subasta Bidspirit | A Rare French, First Empire,

A Rare French, First Empire, Napoleonic Officer's Fleet Artillery, Dagger, Dirk, style a la Marengo - Item details Description A Rare French, First Empire, Napoleonic Officer's Fleet Artillery, Dagger, Dirk in the style a la Marengo. A bronze, chased hilt, on the model of the sabers of generals of the Manufacture de Versailles. Guard with a picture of two cannons and an anchor. Pommel with short tail in the shape of a lion's head on the model of sabres a la Marengo. The original chain connects the pommel and the guard. Finely checkered grip. Strongly curved blade. Brass scabbard included. According to one version, such dirk came into fashion after Napoleon's Egyptian campaign (1798-1801). According to another, the French adopted the English tendency to reduce the length of sabre blades. A rare, collectible example of the French, Officer's Fleet Artillery Dirk. Good condition Length 70 cm. Condition Good condition Dimensions Height 70 cm / 27.6 in