When it was created in 1830, Belgium was populated mainly by Dutch speakers but was governed by French speakers, including many Flemish: in fact, the entire Flemish bourgeoisie and nobility spoke French. The Court, the political class, the judiciary, and business circles spoke French. Later, the Flemish fought to have their language officially recognized. This struggle was long: it was only in 1898 with the adoption of the Coremans-De Vriendt law, known as the "Equality Law", that Dutch became an official language.
The Belgian revolution of 1830 led to the defeat of the Dutch army. Despite a brief attempt at an offensive comeback, the Dutch had to give up Belgium with the agreement of the great powers who wanted to extinguish as quickly as possible a hotbed of sedition like Brussels, where political refugees from all over Europe were teeming: nostalgic for the French Republic and Empire, schemers belonging to political sects such as the Charbonnerie, the last partisans of Babeuf, as well as Buonarotti and Poles who had survived the Tsarist repression and even South American exiles.
Length without scabbard: 97 cm
Total length: 93.5 cm
Blade length: 78 cm
Hilt length: 15.3 cm
Blade width: 1.55 cm
Description:
Very beautiful and rare Belgian police commissioner's sword, probably from the reserve stock of an old museum. Very beautiful silver hilt with mother-of-pearl hilt (extremely rare for Belgian). Flat blade, fully etched on both sides in perfect condition. With scabbard, and dragonne in its original green box, in beautiful condition and 100% original! Very pleasant piece to hold in your hands and even more to observe in a display case!!! Low price.
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly to have more information on this magnificent and very rare Belgian sword
! ! !
Do not let this magnificent piece escape you, especially at this price. This superb sword will be a decoration of choice for your display case, an exotic piece in your collection of French swords. Do not hesitate, the piece is very beautiful and really worth it, 100% original and period
! ! !
SUPERB AND RARE PIECE, TOTALLY UNIQUE IN GOOD CONDITION OF PRESERVATION
! ! !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL
! ! !
MAKE AN OFFER ;)
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ATTENTION: The piece is unique, there is no duplicate.
Conditions:
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
Read the ad carefully before purchase.
No returns possible.
I am not responsible for delays and losses in the post office,
that is why I offer you payment by paypal or credit card so your purchase will be covered.
Payment is therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.
Postage costs:
Europe: 25 euros
Poland and Bulgaria: 50 euros
China, Canada, U.S.A.: 65 euros
Don't let this unique collector's item escape you, there won't be enough for everyone.
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Réf :
#259166
Brand / From : Pièce 100% originale.
Material : Metal / Nacre
Comments
BELGIAN: VERY RARE & LUXURIOUS BELGIAN COMMISSIONER'S SWORD / SABER, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, LEOPOLD, 19TH CENTURY, ORIGINAL
When it was created in 1830, Belgium was populated mainly by Dutch speakers but was governed by French speakers, including many Flemish: in fact, the entire Flemish bourgeoisie and nobility spoke French. The Court, the political class, the judiciary, and business circles spoke French. Later, the Flemish fought to have their language officially recognized. This struggle was long: it was only in 1898 with the adoption of the Coremans-De Vriendt law, known as the "Equality Law", that Dutch became an official language.
The Belgian revolution of 1830 led to the defeat of the Dutch army. Despite a brief attempt at an offensive comeback, the Dutch had to give up Belgium with the agreement of the great powers who wanted to extinguish as quickly as possible a hotbed of sedition like Brussels, where political refugees from all over Europe were teeming: nostalgic for the French Republic and Empire, schemers belonging to political sects such as the Charbonnerie, the last partisans of Babeuf, as well as Buonarotti and Poles who had survived the Tsarist repression and even South American exiles.
Length without scabbard: 97 cm
Total length: 93.5 cm
Blade length: 78 cm
Hilt length: 15.3 cm
Blade width: 1.55 cm
Description:
Very beautiful and rare Belgian police commissioner's sword, probably from the reserve stock of an old museum. Very beautiful silver hilt with mother-of-pearl hilt (extremely rare for Belgian). Flat blade, fully etched on both sides in perfect condition. With scabbard, and dragonne in its original green box, in beautiful condition and 100% original! Very pleasant piece to hold in your hands and even more to observe in a display case!!! Low price.
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly to have more information on this magnificent and very rare Belgian sword
! ! !
Do not let this magnificent piece escape you, especially at this price. This superb sword will be a decoration of choice for your display case, an exotic piece in your collection of French swords. Do not hesitate, the piece is very beautiful and really worth it, 100% original and period
! ! !
SUPERB AND RARE PIECE, TOTALLY UNIQUE IN GOOD CONDITION OF PRESERVATION
! ! !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL
! ! !
MAKE AN OFFER ;)
! !
ATTENTION: The piece is unique, there is no duplicate.
Conditions:
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
Read the ad carefully before purchase.
No returns possible.
I am not responsible for delays and losses in the post office,
that is why I offer you payment by paypal or credit card so your purchase will be covered.
Payment is therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.
Postage costs:
Europe: 25 euros
Poland and Bulgaria: 50 euros
China, Canada, U.S.A.: 65 euros
Don't let this unique collector's item escape you, there won't be enough for everyone.