{"product_id":"original-french-wwi-model-1882-infantry-officer-s-dress-sword-scabbard-by-chatellerault-dated-1913","title":"Original French WWI Model 1882 Infantry Officer’s Dress Sword \u0026 Scabbard by Châtellerault - Dated 1913","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the French M1882 Infantry Officer’s dress sword, manufactured in 1913 at the Châtellerault Arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hilt is a lovely three-branched half-basket guard which clearly served as inspiration for the American M1902 Officer’s sword, which is still used to this day. The grip is wire-wrapped horn and is in great condition. The 35⅜” blade is in great condition and is double-edged with a single fuller in the center on both sides. The leather blade buffer is still intact, and the ricasso bears manufacturing markings for Châtellerault in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel scabbard is missing some of its finish, but is in fair condition overall without any serious denting. The single suspension ring is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of a scarce model of French sword, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 35⅜\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 40¾”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 36⅝”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42490170048581,"sku":"ONSV8123","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV8123__01.jpg?v=1741370906","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-wwi-model-1882-infantry-officer-s-dress-sword-scabbard-by-chatellerault-dated-1913","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}