FRANCE, 1st half of the 19th century, Infantry cleaver model 1831

Length with scabbard:66 cm. Length without scabbard:63.5 cm, Polished steel double-edged head. Dimensions at the base: 43 x 0.5 mm. Head signed at the base: "COULAUX & Co", on the opposite side of the head punca "P" in diamond field. Brass handle with 25-notches. Hard cowhide scabbard with spur with brass eyelet. On the spur stamped: "19" and "B" with a five-pointed star in a cartouche field. State of preservation 5/5/5.