old sword

[ink-a-alot]

the dates on this sword go from 1848 to 1878 its all in french, could yall translate this for me and give me an idea of what it is worth?
If it has the owners name on it i was thinking i could try to look up the history on it, i also wanted to find out if it was a civil war sword. thanks

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

Franco-Prussian war.

 

[ink-a-alot]

Franco-Prussian war.

I am sorry about my pics being so large! also there is more writing on the blade but I'm tired of messing around with this right now, so i will try to fix this problem later on. thanks

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

during the napoleon era, the french began engraving battles, honors,., ect on their blades, to honor the veterans of the battles...over time those swords and bayonets ended up in other hands, and the market...

basic officer issue, decent condition can bring from 250. up...
they are not the most popular of swords, though i do like the steel used in some of those blades, turns nice an black.

a pic showing the entire blade and scabbard would help identification. cav, infantry, artillery, naval?
so many questions...sorry.

 

[eathabs]

ink, I hope you don't mind but I re sized for easier viewing.

What's the story behind it?

Hal

 

[ThTx]

Ink, if you found this we are definitely hunting THAT area again!!!

 

[ink-a-alot]

during the napoleon era, the french began engraving battles, honors,., ect on their blades, to honor the veterans of the battles...over time those swords and bayonets ended up in other hands, and the market...

basic officer issue, decent condition can bring from 250. up...
they are not the most popular of swords, though i do like the steel used in some of those blades, turns nice an black.

a pic showing the entire blade and scabbard would help identification. cav, infantry, artillery, naval?
so many questions...sorry.

u can see the blade now, its duble edge. im goin to have to get it out of my safe and try to put what it says on the blade.

 

[relichunters]

Yeah for real I'd be packing tonight on the way up there to dig

 

[riverdevil]

I think it means .... Call to arms , or call of duty

 

[BuckleBoy]

Don't try to transcribe what it says on the whole blade, just post a series of photos for goodness sake. One after another, left to right down the length of the blade. C'mon.



-Buck

 

[Smithbrown]

It probably says something along the lines of Manufacteur des Armes de Chât(elleraul)t (French month- possible Nvbre ) and date -either 1871 or 1876- cannot see exactly.

Châtellerault was one of the main sources of French swords http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Châtellerault

Smithbrown

 

[ink-a-alot]

It probably says something along the lines of Manufacteur des Armes de Chât(elleraul)t (French month- possible Nvbre ) and date -either 1871 or 1876- cannot see exactly.

Châtellerault was one of the main sources of French swords http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Châtellerault

Smithbrown

I will put more pics of the blde tonight, sorry. and thanks for yalls help

 

[Hill Billy]

I will put more pics of the blde tonight, sorry. and thanks for yalls help

C'mon