Swiss De Vigier Regiment Pioneer’s Sidearm Circa 1781-92

This is one of the eleven Swiss regiments fighting for King Louis XV1 in 1789. Commanded by Colonel Francois-Robert-Joseph – Guillaume Vigier de Steinbrugg Born 1730 died 1794. Brass one piece large beaked eagle head pommel with raised spiral grips and brass crossguard. Wide (72mm) steel sawbacked blade with cut away tip. Loa 843mm Blade 622mm