French M 1801 (An X) Post-Napoleonic infantry troopers short sword (Briquet) by Chatellerault and dated 1821

French M 1801 (An X) infantry troopers short sword. (Briquet) Very good bright finished plain blade with some field sharpening only but no pitting! Blade spine is maker marked:  Manufacture R'ale de Chatellerault, bre 1821.  (= Royal factory of Chatellerault, October 1821). The right ricasso is crisp stamped with two French inspector stamps: Star over B and a large N 
Excellent- one piece brass hilt with a single hand guard and a forward swept quillon with a round final. Grip with 28 fine ribs. The hilt shows many fine user spurs.
The brass hilt is dirty and needs to be cleaned which is an easy job! 

No scabbard.
Total length: 72,5 cm. Width at the ricasso: 3,8 cm
A well used French infantry troopers short (Briquet), nicely maker marked and dated. Now in a Very Good condition but that can easely be improved. Hence the price.

Still a collectible briquet or an attractive Champagne bottle opener!