Champagne Sword in Wooden Box (French Napoleonic Briquet Sabre)A short-bladed sabre of French origin, the so-called briquet was introduced in the late 18th century and became one of the most popular infantry swords of the Napoleonic era.The briquet (French for flint stone, fire striker or fire light..
Short XVIIIth century sabre, adopted by the different regiments of the French army starting from 1800, thanks to the work of general Gassendì. One-edged slightly curved steel blade. Curved hilt made in copper cast metal with false wrapped string and plain knuckle-guard. Provided with leather covered..
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