French Second Empire “Sergent de Ville” Sword – Paris Police / Municipal Guard – Circa 1852–1870 Valentine's Day - Side Markings: "596-3-372 2T4

- Side Markings: "596-3-372 2T4 + 8-17-3B 34" – The "596-3-372" is a batch number

and clear Hebrew markings

Communications Zone (ADSEC)

safe for display or collection

but the Mark II remains the definitive run

French Second Empire “Sergent de Ville” Sword – Paris Police / Municipal Guard – Circa 1852–1870 Valentine's Day - Side Markings: "596-3-372 2T4Scarce French Second Empire era sword believed to be associated with the Paris municipal police or Sergent de Ville forces during the reign of Napoleon III. Features an elegant brass hilt with decorative floral motifs cast into the grip, pronounced knuckle bow, and a stepped pommel. The straight double fullered blade retains attractive age patina with visible original profile and period finish. These distinctive sidearms were carried by municipal