Description
Made in 1915 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, this sword features a cast one-
piece solid brass hilt with stirrup guard, rooster pommel, and single langet with a wreathed
“N” for Napoleon on each side. The rooster is an ancient symbol of France. Curved
single-edged 29″ blade, the last 7″ double-edged, stamped “1915″ over a “K” in a circle.
Overall length 34″. Early example of a commemorative sword, now itself over 100 years
old.
Named WWI era Presentation Grade US M1873 Cavalry Officer’s Sword 
Chiselled And Gilt Smallsword, Probably French, 18th Century 
Silver and Parcel Gilt Smallsword, Probably French, 2nd Half 18th C 
Named Prussian Infantry Officer’s Sword, First Quarter 19th C