length of spade in scabbard 960 mm, length of spade 945 mm, length of head 798 mm, width of head at base 18 mm, thickness of back at base 6 mm, weight of spade 495 g, weight of spade in scabbard 620 g
Hand closed, brass binding, gilded. A straight yoke with arms at the ends curled towards the head. Shield with coat of arms application. All fittings very richly decorated. The steel hilt, polished, nickel-plated, double-edged, four-bladed in cross-section. At the height of the pledge decorated with etched floral elements. On the outer lobes under the cap the inscription: "MANUFACTURE/D EQUIPEMENTES - MILITAIRE/49 RUE DES FABRIQUES/BRUXELLES". Leather trunk, brass hardware. Neck with hook and shank decorated on the outside.
state of preservation 5/3+/3+
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