SWORDS. Sword model 1837 "à ciselures" of senior officer of the Health service of the Navy, brass mounting, chiselled single-edged guard, ebonite handle with filigree, pommel chiselled with shells and floral motifs, keyboard decorated with the anchor of navy, the snake of Epidaurus and the mirror of prudence, broached on a cluster of 4 flags, framed with laurel and oak leaves, hinged counter keyboard, straight double-edged blade with median edge signed BALP in St-Etienne, gilded piping strap, leather scabbard with 2 brass fittings. L: 102 cm, blade 85 cm. 3rd Republic period. Wear and restoration of the scabbard leather. ABE