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RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE IMPERIAL GUARD SAPEUR AXE: 

In very good general condition. 100% authentic. Missing the wood shaft. Very good metal bearing an untouched crusty brown patina throughout. Original brass piece showing a pleasing smooth patina. No markings. 18 ˝ inch wide by 10 5/8 inch high. 6 pounds heavy. An impressive and legendary Napoleonic item ! (Included reference from “Armes blanches militaries Francaises” by Christian Aries).

$950

 

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