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Swords and a gunsmith at work at the Ateliers de la Garde Republicaine, or workshops of the Republican Guard, 10, Avenue de la Republique, Paris, France. The gunsmiths maintain the 1300 swords (models 1822, 1845 and 1923) still in service. Repairs as a result of corrosion or falls include welding, fusing and polishing, and they also make beech wood handles with leather and twisted brass. The Garde Republicaine was founded by Napoleon in 1802. It is part of the Gendarmerie and is responsible for security, guards of honour, military ceremonies and horseback patrols. In its workshops, master craftsmen maintain the equipment used by the horsemen and infantrymen, using traditional and sometimes ancient techniques passed down through the generations. Picture by Manuel Cohen

Unique Identifier AR9642573

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4724px × 7087px

Photo Credit Manuel Cohen / Art Resource, NY

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