France, Kingdom. A Hunting Sword, By Le Peton, Ca. 1750 Newly Listed served with the Royal Engineers

served with the Royal Engineers

along with a reproduction photograph of Hamilton in uniform

this time as a member of the Canadian Army (B 20408) on July 13

reverse illustrating the airship LZ 4 in flight

France, Kingdom. A Hunting Sword, By Le Peton, Ca. 1750 Newly Listed served with the Royal EngineersA rare and very well preserved French hunting sword, measuring 66 cm in length when inserted into the scabbard. The sword features a 50 cm long magnetic metal blade with a slight curve, as well as a sharpened tip and edge. The lower half of both the obverse and reverse bears finely detailed etchings of Moorish figures with floral designs. A maker mark reading LE PETON, R DS CARMES for a Rouen based swordsmith. The blade is set securely into a handle