INFANTRY SABER, MODEL 1831, SECOND EMPIRE.
Symmetrical one-piece brass hilt molded, handle featuring 26 cords. Double-edged blade with a central ridge, 48.2 cm long; marked "TALABOT Fs 1852 PARIS." Black waxed leather scabbard with brass fittings, with a bridge-shaped finial. Missing scabbard drag.
In fair condition, the lower part of the scabbard is broken above the scabbard drag.
France.
Second Empire.
Reference :
14675