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A work made of steel, gilding, silver, and wood.

Smallsword

1740/50

French

France

Smallswords, though developed as civilian weapons to be worn with formal court dress, were also used by infantry officers and high-ranking field commanders in battle. Designed for military use, this example is fitted with a coliche-marde blade, which has a widened section at the fort near the hilt to strengthen the blade against heavy attacks.

Steel, gilding, silver, and wood

Applied Arts of Europe