Gold Encrusted Sword Of Napoleon ( Unknown)
This is piece is full of skill an intricate detail. It is a gold-encrusted sword that was worn and supposedly used in battle by Napoleon Bonaparte. The sword is 32 inches in length. The inspiration for sword's curved blade was taken from Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. It is richly made with the hilt being covered in gold and most of the blade also.
Napoleon was one of the greatest military minds of all time. This sword is definitely a fitting weapon for this legendary conqueror. It is not known who forged this weapon for Napoleon but it is a magnificent piece. After his death it was kept in the family for six generations. It was last auctioned off in France for a hefty sum of 6.4 million dollars. The woman who won the auction was never identified but was said to be purchasing the sword for her husband.
This sword has to be one the most popular swords in the entire world. It was declared a national treasure in 1978. Whoever the sword smith was that forged this sword, one can definitely say that it is as beautiful as it is deadly. A Napoleon expert by the name of Jean-Pierre Osenat was quoted saying "It's at the same time a weapon of war and a very beautiful work of art."
This is piece is full of skill an intricate detail. It is a gold-encrusted sword that was worn and supposedly used in battle by Napoleon Bonaparte. The sword is 32 inches in length. The inspiration for sword's curved blade was taken from Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. It is richly made with the hilt being covered in gold and most of the blade also.
Napoleon was one of the greatest military minds of all time. This sword is definitely a fitting weapon for this legendary conqueror. It is not known who forged this weapon for Napoleon but it is a magnificent piece. After his death it was kept in the family for six generations. It was last auctioned off in France for a hefty sum of 6.4 million dollars. The woman who won the auction was never identified but was said to be purchasing the sword for her husband.
This sword has to be one the most popular swords in the entire world. It was declared a national treasure in 1978. Whoever the sword smith was that forged this sword, one can definitely say that it is as beautiful as it is deadly. A Napoleon expert by the name of Jean-Pierre Osenat was quoted saying "It's at the same time a weapon of war and a very beautiful work of art."