Smallsword carried by the Gardes du Corps

Guilmin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Smallsword carried by the Gardes du Corps by Guilmin. Metal sword with a ribbed grip. The ribbing on the grip is horizontal. A metal loop curves around the top of the grip. The loop starts on the left side and ends on the right. A round metal piece finishes the top of the grip. A flat metal plate with curved ends forms a guard between the grip and the blade. The blade has an engraving running along its length. The background is grey.