A FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE OFFICER'S SWORD BY COULAUX FRERES, 85.5cm flattened hollow ground diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a maker's panel, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with down turned guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel, loosely wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard.