France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic beneath a radiant sun and

beneath a radiant sun and above a seascape with cliffs on the horizon

suspended by an green laurels

1mm (w) x 89

they crossed the Gari River and helped break the German Gustiv Line

with a narrow finger emanating from the back

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic beneath a radiant sun andIssued primarily to French heavy cavalry under Napoleon Bonaparte, was a defining battlefield weapon of the early 19th century. Featuring a long straight blade measuring 97 cm length blade, marked on blade with inspectors stamps, stylized brass guard and hilt, with wooden handle with brass wire grip, accompanied by original scabbard which exhibits surface rust, very fine overall. Used by cuirassiers, the elite armoured cavalry of the Grande Arme, it