In overall good condition, a modified clipped point French An XIII Cuirassier Sword
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The date inscription to the blade’ spine is virtually gone, but the poinçons on the blade’s forte show those for Marion, Bick and Lobstein. So, based on the Marion poinçon, this sword dates from 12th December 1808 to 31st May 1811. The Bick poinçon style and that is left of the date inscription appears to indicate the style used by Klingenthal in 1809. The hilt has the same poinçons so is original to the blade. There are no post 1815 poinçons, so the sword left French service before 1816. The guard has suffered damage, perhaps in one battle, then been field repaired; the brass tarnish extends into the break so it is old damage.
The sword is of the age that it may well have served in field combat in several wars, the Peninsular War, The Russian Campaign / War and the 100 Days War (Waterloo). In fact, the slightly modified clip point, made more but not completely spear like, we have only ever seen on swords connected with the Battle of Waterloo; the French ordered all An XIIIs to be spear pointed, but some swords were not and some had partial conversions, like this one. We are certain, this is a Waterloo battlefield pick up / trophy, not least it has no scabbard. Whereas many An XIII battle trophies were married up with scabbards secured after / away from the battlefield, it may well be the condition of this one (guard repair, worn grip) that meant it was not.
A guaranteed authentic Napoleonic An XIII Cuirassier Trooper’s Sword.
The massive 38 1/4 inch blade with partially modified point (not original clipped, not fully spear pointed) is aged with small rust spots throughout but is still good, and firm in the hilt. The guard with one bar damaged and repaired and damaged again! Otherwise the hilt is good. The original leather grip is aged and worn. The original twisted grip wire bindings are worn / damaged in places / expanded through being help and are therefore wayward, are still sound. There is no scabbard.
A really scarce partially modified French Waterloo heavy cavalry trooper’s sword with almost certain history before the 100 Days War. As evocative an investment as they come; was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference Z04. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1531-117x15x14 (2.207).
