SWORDS. Sword for the town sergeant or municipal police of Nevers with moulded brass mounting, spindle decorated with stars and a garland of laurel leaves, spherical pommel, single-edged hilt, sandblasted guard plate with insignia featuring a lictor beam surrounded by oak and laurel leaves surmounting a "Ville de NEVERS" banner, straight blade with double hollow sides, leather scabbard with 2 brass fittings. blade: 79 cm. 3rd Republic period. BE