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Description
Historical background:
The Belgian Army was subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), supplemented by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.
The nominal strength of a division varied from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, a cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight cannons.
Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty cannons.
The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three horse batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of cyclist pontoon pioneers and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabres, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.
DIMENSIONS:
Total length: 105.5 cm
Length without scabbard: 104.8 cm
Blade length: 85.5 cm
Hilt length: 19 cm
Blade width: 2 cm
Description:
I present to you a magnificent, rare and massive Belgian colonial type sword, model 1845. Gilt bronze mount. Single-branch guard decorated with oak leaves and palmettes. Filigree horn hilt. Fixed keyboard at the front decorated in relief with the lion of Belgium. Finely smooth folding rear keyboard. Blade signed by a private manufacturer in Brussels: '' FONSON & Cie FABRICANTS BRUXELLES ''. Blade entirely engraved on both sides with the Belgian coat of arms + markings on the guard, which is very rare '' DÉPOSÉ FONSON & Cie (VERY RARE) ''. Smooth steel scabbard with one ring, complete. Good condition, mount and handle in very good condition. A fairly rare piece, practically impossible to find! Very pleasant to hold in the hand and to admire in a display case! Superb and rare piece, totally original!
LOT: SWORD + SCABBARD + DRAGONNE
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent sword
! ! !
Don't 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!
! ! !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED
! ! !
MAKE AN OFFER ;)
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PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALLMENTS POSSIBLE ;)
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ATTENTION: The piece dating from this period is unique, I do not have a duplicate.
Conditions:
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
No returns possible.
Read the ad carefully before buying.
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.
Postal 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, especially at this price, there won't be enough for everyone.
Good luck!
The Belgian Army was subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), supplemented by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.
The nominal strength of a division varied from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, a cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight cannons.
Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty cannons.
The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three horse batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of cyclist pontoon pioneers and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabres, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.
DIMENSIONS:
Total length: 105.5 cm
Length without scabbard: 104.8 cm
Blade length: 85.5 cm
Hilt length: 19 cm
Blade width: 2 cm
Description:
I present to you a magnificent, rare and massive Belgian colonial type sword, model 1845. Gilt bronze mount. Single-branch guard decorated with oak leaves and palmettes. Filigree horn hilt. Fixed keyboard at the front decorated in relief with the lion of Belgium. Finely smooth folding rear keyboard. Blade signed by a private manufacturer in Brussels: '' FONSON & Cie FABRICANTS BRUXELLES ''. Blade entirely engraved on both sides with the Belgian coat of arms + markings on the guard, which is very rare '' DÉPOSÉ FONSON & Cie (VERY RARE) ''. Smooth steel scabbard with one ring, complete. Good condition, mount and handle in very good condition. A fairly rare piece, practically impossible to find! Very pleasant to hold in the hand and to admire in a display case! Superb and rare piece, totally original!
LOT: SWORD + SCABBARD + DRAGONNE
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent sword
! ! !
Don't 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!
! ! !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED
! ! !
MAKE AN OFFER ;)
! ! !
PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALLMENTS POSSIBLE ;)
! !
ATTENTION: The piece dating from this period is unique, I do not have a duplicate.
Conditions:
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
No returns possible.
Read the ad carefully before buying.
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.
Postal 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, especially at this price, there won't be enough for everyone.
Good luck!
Réf :
#284720
Brand / From : Pièce 100% originale.
Material : Bronze / Metal
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VERY RARE BELGIAN COLONIAL SWORD, M 1845, WORK AND PROGRESS, FONSON, LEOPOLD, XIX, ORIGINAL
869€
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4020 Liège, Belgium
Description
Historical background:
The Belgian Army was subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), supplemented by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.
The nominal strength of a division varied from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, a cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight cannons.
Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty cannons.
The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three horse batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of cyclist pontoon pioneers and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabres, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.
DIMENSIONS:
Total length: 105.5 cm
Length without scabbard: 104.8 cm
Blade length: 85.5 cm
Hilt length: 19 cm
Blade width: 2 cm
Description:
I present to you a magnificent, rare and massive Belgian colonial type sword, model 1845. Gilt bronze mount. Single-branch guard decorated with oak leaves and palmettes. Filigree horn hilt. Fixed keyboard at the front decorated in relief with the lion of Belgium. Finely smooth folding rear keyboard. Blade signed by a private manufacturer in Brussels: '' FONSON & Cie FABRICANTS BRUXELLES ''. Blade entirely engraved on both sides with the Belgian coat of arms + markings on the guard, which is very rare '' DÉPOSÉ FONSON & Cie (VERY RARE) ''. Smooth steel scabbard with one ring, complete. Good condition, mount and handle in very good condition. A fairly rare piece, practically impossible to find! Very pleasant to hold in the hand and to admire in a display case! Superb and rare piece, totally original!
LOT: SWORD + SCABBARD + DRAGONNE
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent sword
! ! !
Don't 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!
! ! !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED
! ! !
MAKE AN OFFER ;)
! ! !
PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALLMENTS POSSIBLE ;)
! !
ATTENTION: The piece dating from this period is unique, I do not have a duplicate.
Conditions:
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
No returns possible.
Read the ad carefully before buying.
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.
Postal 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, especially at this price, there won't be enough for everyone.
Good luck!
The Belgian Army was subdivided into six "army divisions" (the equivalent of infantry divisions in other armies), supplemented by a cavalry division. Each division consisted of three mixed brigades, a cavalry regiment, an artillery regiment and various transport units.
The nominal strength of a division varied from 25,500 to 32,000 men of all ranks, with a total strength of eighteen infantry battalions, a cavalry regiment, eighteen machine guns and forty-eight cannons.
Two divisions (the 2nd and 6th) each had an additional artillery detachment, for a total of sixty cannons.
The cavalry division had two brigades of two regiments each, three horse batteries, a battalion of cyclists, a company of cyclist pontoon pioneers and support units. Its total strength amounted to 2,500 sabres, 450 cyclists and twelve cannons.
DIMENSIONS:
Total length: 105.5 cm
Length without scabbard: 104.8 cm
Blade length: 85.5 cm
Hilt length: 19 cm
Blade width: 2 cm
Description:
I present to you a magnificent, rare and massive Belgian colonial type sword, model 1845. Gilt bronze mount. Single-branch guard decorated with oak leaves and palmettes. Filigree horn hilt. Fixed keyboard at the front decorated in relief with the lion of Belgium. Finely smooth folding rear keyboard. Blade signed by a private manufacturer in Brussels: '' FONSON & Cie FABRICANTS BRUXELLES ''. Blade entirely engraved on both sides with the Belgian coat of arms + markings on the guard, which is very rare '' DÉPOSÉ FONSON & Cie (VERY RARE) ''. Smooth steel scabbard with one ring, complete. Good condition, mount and handle in very good condition. A fairly rare piece, practically impossible to find! Very pleasant to hold in the hand and to admire in a display case! Superb and rare piece, totally original!
LOT: SWORD + SCABBARD + DRAGONNE
Do not hesitate to consult the website of the Brussels Army Museum or visit it directly for more information on this magnificent sword
! ! !
Don't 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!
! ! !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL GUARANTEED
! ! !
MAKE AN OFFER ;)
! ! !
PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALLMENTS POSSIBLE ;)
! !
ATTENTION: The piece dating from this period is unique, I do not have a duplicate.
Conditions:
I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
No returns possible.
Read the ad carefully before buying.
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.
Postal 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, especially at this price, there won't be enough for everyone.
Good luck!
Réf :
#284720
Brand / From : Pièce 100% originale.
Material : Bronze / Metal
