Rear admiral's sword. Horn butt with filigree. Gilded brass mounting, single-branch guard and quillon ending in shell. Ink keyboard on flag beam decorated with two silver stars. Pump action with owner's monogram "L M". Straight blade with plain heel signed "Prével 8 rue de Richelieu Paris". Varnished black leather belt with two gilded brass fittings decorated with rushes and foliage. Length: 99.5 cm A.B.E. (bouterole detached). Third Republic period.