{"product_id":"french-model-1872-medical-officer-s-sword-circa-1900","title":"French Model 1872 Medical Officer’s Sword – Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant French military medical officer’s sword dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Features the classic Model 1872 style brass hilt with folding guard and distinctive medical insignia to the guard panel. The grip retains its original wire wrap over shagreen, showing honest age and service wear. The straight, narrow blade has a bright appearance with light age spotting and remains well-defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench medical officer swords from this era were carried by military surgeons and medical personnel during the Belle Époque and early pre-WWI period. These swords are highly collectible due to their elegant design and association with specialized military branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition shows untouched attic-found patina with age wear throughout. Grip wrap is loose in areas and the folding guard mechanism shows oxidation from age. A solid original example with strong display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040249413709,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/8BFA18C1-22B7-4DA3-BA11-83D91571A746.jpg?v=1779846190","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/french-model-1872-medical-officer-s-sword-circa-1900","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}