Original Belgian Pre-WWI Diplomat’s Court Sword by Fonson of Brussels - Circa 1900 British Militaria this is a French Tabatière

this is a French Tabatière

with lovely early "Fleur-de-Lis" proof marks surrounding a maker's "Touchmark"

It looks as though he may have traveled to the holy land with the sword in 1898

1916 in Buffalo

contained in the original aluminum case

Original Belgian Pre-WWI Diplomat’s Court Sword by Fonson of Brussels - Circa 1900 British Militaria this is a French TabatièreOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine example of a late 19th Century Early 20th Century Belgian Made Diplomats Court Sword by the firm of Fonson & Cie. The sword itself mimics the appearance of the classic British Model 1796 Officers Sword, which traditionally was a very popular design amongst the European market for decades. The Sword features a faintly etched blade, with each side exhibiting decorative scrollwork extending halfway up the blade.