France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold stamped with a letter “B”

stamped with a letter “B” indicating a replacement piece

Upon award of the Badge and Breast Star

independent rolled ribbon

with the rest unfortunately illegible

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An M1854 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold stamped with a letter “B”A French Model 1854 Heavy Cavalry Sword, with 94. 5cm length blade, with tapering single edged blade cut on each side with deep twin fullers and marked along spine with 'MRE. IMP. ALE CHAT. T AOUT 1880 CARAB. ER MLE. 1854', with original leather washer, brass guard and hilt with personalized monogram engraved on handle fittings, wooden grip with brass wire loose, accompanied by original scabbard with surface rust, fine overall.