With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched on one side at the forte with a cherub in an oval framed by foliated strapwork, and on the other with a sun-in-splendour, characteristic hilt (some wear) decorated throughout in low relief with elaborate Classical trophies of arms, rococo ornament and foliage retaining some of its original gilding, and grip bound with twisted silver wire partly against steel ribbon 82.8 cm. blade
With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched on one side at the forte with a cherub in an oval framed by foliated strapwork, and on the other with a sun-in-splendour, characteristic hilt (some wear) decorated throughout in low relief with elaborate Classical trophies of arms, rococo ornament and foliage retaining some of its original gilding, and grip bound with twisted silver wire partly against steel ribbon 82.8 cm. blade
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