Court spade, Belgium, 19th century.

length of spade in scabbard 960 mm, length of spade 945 mm, length of head 798 mm, width of head at base 18 mm, thickness of back at base 6 mm, weight of spade 495 g, weight of spade in scabbard 620 g

Hand closed, brass binding, gilded. A straight yoke with arms at the ends curled towards the head. Shield with coat of arms application. All fittings very richly decorated. The steel hilt, polished, nickel-plated, double-edged, four-bladed in cross-section. At the height of the pledge decorated with etched floral elements. On the outer lobes under the cap the inscription: "MANUFACTURE/D EQUIPEMENTES - MILITAIRE/49 RUE DES FABRIQUES/BRUXELLES". Leather trunk, brass hardware. Neck with hook and shank decorated on the outside.
state of preservation 5/3+/3+