PROTOTYPE OF INFANTRY OFFICER SABER, model 1845, by Manceaux, Second Republic.
Elaborately crafted brass hilt with an oversized pommel and a shell guard featuring floral cutout decorations. The guard branch is intricately pierced. Short-tailed cap. Horn handle with filigree brass fittings. Curved blade with hollow edges, 76.5 cm long, signed "MANCEAUX A PARIS 1843" on the back. Brown buffalo leather knot. Heat-molded leather scabbard with raised ridges highlighting the brass fittings. Three gilt brass fittings with a signed chape on the back "Manceaux A Paris 7." Gilded brass belt rings.
France.
Second Republic.
In perfect, almost new condition.
NOTE: saber presented to the armament commission for the adoption of the model 1845 infantry officer saber.
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