Traditional customs corps sword with scabbard

High-quality white arms include a ceremonial saber from the French brand BALP. Following the revival of a certain tradition in uniformed state services (National Police, Civil Security), the Society of Customs Administration History found it interesting to focus on the study and proposal of developing a "traditional customs corps sword" based on the French sword model 1884, still in use at École Polytechnique and in the Health Service armies.

The sword, because the customs service, despite its military past, currently has a civilian character, and it seemed that such a weapon would be an appropriate attribute of the administrative body, sovereign yet technical, of the Ministry of Budget, compared to the symbolic saber of the military corps. The "traditional customs corps sword" complies with the descriptive regulations for "united swords" of junior officers and non-commissioned officers model 1816 modified 1884 and adapted to the customs service tradition.

The Balp brand was established in 1830, in reference to the finest French weapon forges. Its reputation and top-quality production spread within France and beyond its borders. Subsequent generations wanted to uphold the tradition and know-how.

Therefore, we have the pleasure and honor to introduce you to the BALP company, which remains a benchmark of quality. Their team, with experience derived from 4 generations of forging tradition, guarantees true 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 meeting the needs of major armies.

The development of all sabers and swords is based on original models. The brand aims to stand out by returning to traditions consistent with works from the era. Therefore, they want to present sabers and swords worthy of history.

All BALP sabers, swords, and daggers are hand-forged, in accordance with traditional knowledge passed down from generation to generation. A guarantee of quality, sustained by the passion of highly skilled master forgers.

The brand supplies models to the national navy, ministries of defense, ministries of the interior, as well as for officers of major military schools, such as the National Gendarmerie Officer School, coëtquidan schools (Saint Cyr, EMIA...), but also schools, ministries, regiments, and military centers in many countries.