France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold nice example

nice example

transitioning into a stylized acorn constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

2) An 1873 War Medal for the Campaign of 1873

and then overseas in Tholthorpe followed by Croft

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold nice exampleA 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.