France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Archive After shooting down 3 German

After shooting down 3 German balloons on 29

Baden: WWI War Merit Cross (zinc

also wearing his HJ Honour Badge

1894 in Alva

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Archive After shooting down 3 GermanIssued primarily to French heavy cavalry under Napoleon Bonaparte, was a defining battlefield weapon of the early 19th century. Featuring a long straight blade measuring 97 cm length blade, marked on blade with inspectors stamps, stylized brass guard and hilt, with wooden handle with brass wire grip, accompanied by original scabbard which exhibits surface rust, very fine overall. Used by cuirassiers, the elite armoured cavalry of the Grande Arme, it