AWARD SABRE OF THE PARISHES given by the King 1816 model. Series made from the old sabres of the musketeers of the musketeers of the second company model 1814. Silver plated brass and shagreen. Oval cap, flat joint arch from which two branches stand out join a medallion with the arms of France. The tray tail is decorated a palmette. Wooden spindle covered in shagreen and alternating double filigree in copper. Straight blade with two hollow sides engraved " VIVE Le ROI " and signed on the back "Manuf re du Klingenthal novembre 1814". Leather scabbard with the cap engraved "Donné Par le ROI à Mr Gaudin Père Jean". France, Restoration period. Total length: 110 cm "Because of the ephemeral duration of this body, it is probable that a higher number of these swords of these sabres than were attributed to the musketeers. to the musketeers. In fact, we note that that in recognition of the services rendered services rendered to the monarchy during the years of exile, the King distributed, as a reward, about one hundred and fifty of these sabres. To this end, they underwent only a minimal transformation, the replacement of the plate bearing the Musketeer Cross by another with the arms of France" in Armes Armes blanches militaire françaises fascicule 1, Year 1967. PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.