Naval officer's sword, Prairial An XII model. Spur entirely filigreed with gilded copper. Chased, gilded brass mount. Pommel with variegated helmet, single-branch guard, two straight quillons, body knot adorned with languid Neptune, bivalve shell decorated with foliage, shell and naval anchor. Triangular blade engraved in thirds with blue and gold rests. Leather-covered wooden turret (later) with two gilded brass fittings decorated with laurel frieze and foliage. Palmette clevis knob. Length: 95.5 cm A.B.E. First Empire period.