France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold featuring the central inscription AL

featuring the central inscription AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit)

9 grams (including ribbon)

according to his last known address

A Medal Bar and Red Cross Award Attributed to Karl Fiehler

A Republic of Poland Government Official's Collar Chain - Bronze

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Hold featuring the central inscription ALIssued 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