French Pirate (Flibustiers Du Cap) Captain's Sword, sold

A genuine French Caribbean pirate's sword, almost certainly a pirate ship's captain or at least a senior officer, most likely around 1780.

You can not get much more evocative and / or rare then this genuine French Caribbean pirate officer's sword, or ask for more proof that pirates were actually an unofficial arm of their country's navy. The etch work on this cutlass sword confirms exactly what it is, plus the fact French pirates were honored in France (as English pirates were honored in Britain), otherwise no sword cutler would dare etch "Flibustiers Du Cap" on the 68cm blade.Further pictures available upon request. Item reference number 100 (94)