France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold in its cardboard box of

in its cardboard box of issue and and shipping container)

This tab was worn by the Italian-SS Brigade (after June 15

An extensive lot of identity and award documents named to Josef Künzner

9 grams (including ribbon)

according to his last known address

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold in its cardboard box ofIssued 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