With tapering blade of flattened hexagonal section, the forte etched on one side with strapwork, foliage, a female demi-figure holding a basket of flowers, flaming urns and the inscription 'Ne me tirez pas sans raisons', the other side etched en suite and inscribed 'Ne me remettez point sans honneur', gilt-brass hilt (gilding rubbed) cast and chased with foliage against stippled foliate grounds, and grip bound with twisted silver wire (loose) 70.5 cm. blade [B. 410]
With tapering blade of flattened hexagonal section, the forte etched on one side with strapwork, foliage, a female demi-figure holding a basket of flowers, flaming urns and the inscription 'Ne me tirez pas sans raisons', the other side etched en suite and inscribed 'Ne me remettez point sans honneur', gilt-brass hilt (gilding rubbed) cast and chased with foliage against stippled foliate grounds, and grip bound with twisted silver wire (loose) 70.5 cm. blade [B. 410]
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