1812 FRENCH NAPOLEONIC CUIRASSIER CAVALRY SWORD: Brass hilt with original leather wrap and twist wire, nice and tight, note cracking condition of leather. Marked Klingenthal and dated 1812 on spine of blade, likely saw use at the Battle of Waterloo. Blade also marked with armatures stamps and inspector stamp. Multiple inspector stamps on blade and hilt. Double fuller runs full length of 37 5/8'' blade. Overall length 44''. Est. $800/1200**