French Second Empire “Sergent de Ville” Sword – Paris Police / Municipal Guard – Circa 1852–1870 Valentine's Day Unusual and rare to find

Unusual and rare to find

$10 each if take all

but the Mark II remains the definitive run

safe for display or collection

manufactured by The Hallicrafters Co

French Second Empire “Sergent de Ville” Sword – Paris Police / Municipal Guard – Circa 1852–1870 Valentine's Day Unusual and rare to findScarce French Second Empire era sword believed to be associated with the Paris municipal police or Sergent de Ville forces during the reign of Napoleon III. Features an elegant brass hilt with decorative floral motifs cast into the grip, pronounced knuckle bow, and a stepped pommel. The straight double fullered blade retains attractive age patina with visible original profile and period finish. These distinctive sidearms were carried by municipal