France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold but with one additional fold

but with one additional fold along the landscape axis in the center of the page

independent rolled ribbon

stamped with a letter “B” indicating a replacement piece

The promoters of the initiative were Alessandro Pavolini and Giuseppe Bottai

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold but with one additional foldA French Model 1854 Heavy Cavalry Sword, with 94. 5cm length blade, with tapering single edged blade cut on each side with deep twin fullers and marked along spine with 'MRE. IMP. ALE CHAT. T AOUT 1880 CARAB. ER MLE. 1854', with original leather washer, brass guard and hilt with personalized monogram engraved on handle fittings, wooden grip with brass wire loose, accompanied by original scabbard with surface rust, fine overall.