Saber of the Financial Guard Marshal - model with a 105 cm blade and a scabbard

High-quality melee weaponry includes a ceremonial sword from the French brand BALP, used in Italian military schools.

The Balp manufactory was established in 1830, inspired by the finest French weapon forges. Its reputation and top-tier production quality spread throughout France and beyond its borders. Subsequent generations have sought to uphold the tradition and expertise.

Therefore, we have the pleasure and honour of introducing the BALP brand, which remains a benchmark of quality. Their team, with experience derived from four generations of forging tradition, guarantees genuine expertise in their products. The development of the BALP brand is also part of a changing world, where the know-how of different countries has been combined to offer ceremonial equipment that meets the needs of major armies.

The development of all sabres and swords is based on original models. The brand aims to stand out by returning to traditions consistent with period works. Thus, they wish to present sabres and swords worthy of history.

All BALP sabres, swords, and daggers are hand-forged, in accordance with traditional knowledge passed down through generations. A guarantee of quality, cemented by the passion of highly skilled master forgers.

The brand supplies models to the national navy, ministries of defence, ministries of the interior, as well as to officers of major military schools, such as the National Gendarmerie Officers School, the Coëtquidan schools (Saint Cyr, EMIA...), but also to schools, ministries, regiments, and military centres in many countries.