This is the model carried by the Chasseurs de Vincennes, also known as Chasseurs d’Orléans, or Chasseurs a pied. A light infantry corps created during the Algerian Invasion.
This specific example has a Coulaux blade made around 1850, and comes with a much longer blade than is usually found on these models. It is service sharpened.
The hilt is of a high quality make, as can be seen from the detailed work on both sides of the guard. The blade has some pitting and a rounded point, but the sword is otherwise in great shape and very solid. It does not come with a scabbard.
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