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Post by sabertooth on Jan 26, 2024 5:26:32 GMT
I have a French Model 1822-1899 Artillery Officer’s Sword that was produced / manufactured in 1915 (produced in Chatellerault) — this is based on the information engraved on backbone / back side of the Sabre.
I have 2 questions: 1) French Model 1822-1899 Artillery Officer’s Sword — I just wanted to confirm that this means sword version that was initially modeled in 1822 and then subsequently updated in 1899.
2) More important question — my sword does not have any round poicons / quality markings (those are round tiny stamps, which most often are b,k,l, etc. ). Is this normal ? I have been told that my Sabre was an officer's private purchase and thus, there are no state (trooper) markings / poincons. I thought that regardless whether the sword was privately purchased or issued by French government, it had to have poicons / quality markings. Appreciate your feedback and if anyone came across force situations.
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Post by maxdchouinard on Jan 26, 2024 19:26:42 GMT
The 1822-99 model was a very slight modification of the 1822 for the artillery, who were the last ones to carry a curved sabre. The main difference is the slightly longer grip. The others are very minor, like the way the back is cut differently than an 1822, or how the tang is threaded (at least for the Châtellerault produced swords). This is probably why they decided to go for this very unusual model name.
If the blade was made in Châtellerault, it should have the poincons at the shoulder. They might be hidden by the leather washer if it's still there, or under some rust. If there are really none, it could possibly be one of the known period forgeries, though most do try to reproduce the poincons as well.
Can you share some photos of what you are seeing?
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