French cavalry trooper's sword circa 1870, approx 44.49 in. overall with 38.19 in. slightly curved single edged double fullered blade with Klingenthal maker's particulars. Brass hilt with wire bound leather grip. Steel scabbard.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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