Original Belgian Pre-WWI Diplomat’s Court Sword by Fonson of Brussels - Circa 1900 British Militaria A 3/16" wide metal ferrule

A 3/16" wide metal ferrule reinforced the front section of the handle

this is a French Tabatière

He was appointed by AH as plenipotentiary for labour for the second four-year plan

with lovely early "Fleur-de-Lis" proof marks surrounding a maker's "Touchmark"

1916 in Buffalo

Original Belgian Pre-WWI Diplomat’s Court Sword by Fonson of Brussels - Circa 1900 British Militaria A 3/16" wide metal ferruleOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine example of a late 19th Century Early 20th Century Belgian Made Diplomats Court Sword by the firm of Fonson & Cie. The sword itself mimics the appearance of the classic British Model 1796 Officers Sword, which traditionally was a very popular design amongst the European market for decades. The Sword features a faintly etched blade, with each side exhibiting decorative scrollwork extending halfway up the blade.