Forte-épée 2ème compagnie des Mousquetaires du Roy

Heavy cavalry sword of the pattern introduced  around 1759 for the 2nd company of horse musketeers of the French "Maison du Roy". It was evidently developed from the pattern already introduced for the Gendarmes (which is also available for purchase), but the half-basket hilt was slightly different, and the pommel was further used to differentiate between the two companies. In fact, the 2nd one had all silver hilts with a five flames cross (matching those that decorated the front and back of their "soubrevestes"), while the 1st one had gilt with a three-flame cross. The hilt meaures 17.5 cm, while the steel blade is 98 cm long and 3.2 cm wide, engraved with "2DE.COMPAGNIE.DES.MOUSQUETAIRES.DU.ROY".
Black leather scabbard with silvered iron fittings (throat and tip).
These swords - like the other patterns featured in our catalogue - have been specially developed to compliment the uniformed mannequin of the exhibition "La Maison du Roy", and are faithful replicas of the original ones preserved in the Musée de l'Armée of Paris (see pics at bottom).
They are manufactured to the highest standard, wonderfully detailed, and are a fine addition to any serious collection, especially because the original ones are extremely rare and sold at prohibitive prices. They do not have a sharp edge or point, so can be bought without any licence.