Rare Model 1887 French Infantry Officer's epee with scabbard, with Grenadier badge on outer clamshell guard. Blade inscribed "Manufacture nationale d'armes de Chatellerault", with date of manufacture ocbre. 1912 and Model No. 1887. Guard and stamped with maker's mark F C and serial no. 17260; scabbard stamped with indistinct serial no. Dimensions: (Without scabbard) L 37.5" x W 5" 2.5" Condition: Scabbard difficult to remove; true antique patina including oxidation, pitting and tarnish to metal, etc.

All the items in this auction remain at our Annex Gallery in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up or shipped in the time frame of Wednesday, August 3rd - Friday, August 12th, 9-5, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.