ROMAN-STYLE SABER OF STUDENTS FROM THE ÉCOLE DE MARS, Revolution (1794).
Brass hilt. Grip molded in relief with rows of scales. Oval pommel without decoration. Guard in a frame from which emerges a branch and two steel quillons, the quillons end in a brass knob. The guard ends at the bottom with a trapezoidal shape. Rustic blade with double edges and a blunt tip, length 44.5 cm, width at the base 4 cm.
Brass scabbard lined with wood covered in fine scarlet cloth. One scabbard ring on each side with a brass ring (diameter 2.5 cm, thickness 3 mm). The lower part of the scabbard is decorated with large palmettes.
France.
Revolution (1794).
Good condition, the steel parts show signs of oxidation, worn blade, some dents on the scabbard, cloth lining of the scabbard has moth holes and stains, on the trapezoidal part of the guard, the traditional Phrygian cap is not depicted as some parts have been filed down in thickness.
Reference :
22104