FRANCE. King's bodyguard sword 1st model. Gilt brass mounting, handle covered with grey shagreen with double twisted brass filigree, 4-point hilt decorated with the great arms of France, quillon in the form of a fleur-de-lys hallmarked with Versailles and "B" for P. BICK, controller, and "C" for CHÂTEAUBRUN, director. BICK controller and "C" for CHÂTEAUBRUN, director, blade semi-curved with hollow pan and gutter engraved on a face "Bodyguards of the King" on fleur-de-lys and trophy of weapons, of the radiant sun on escutcheon of France and trophy of weapon on the other, back engraved: "Manufre Rle du Klingenthal, Septembre 1814", heel stamped with BORSON and BICK, leather scabbard with 3 brass fittings cut into a brace and decorated with a quadruple line, asymmetrical iron sting. L: 108 cm blade: 93 cm. First Restoration. Minor wear to gilding, scabbard leather cracked. BE