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			I wonder if anyone can offer any insights into history and purpose of this Kingenthal sword.  It appears to be from the Coulaux & Co. period, which would date it post 1840.  I have been guessing that it was meant to serve as a hunting sword or as an "artillery" sword.
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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