ROMAN-STYLE SABRE OF STUDENTS FROM THE ÉCOLE DE MARS, Revolution (1794).
Brass hilt. Grip molded in relief with rows of scales. Plain oval pommel. Knuckle guard in a box shape from which emerges a branch guard and two steel quillons, ending in a brass olive. The knuckle guard terminates at the base in a trapezoidal shape embossed with a Phrygian cap design. Rustic blade with double edges and a blunt point, length 48.5 cm, width at the guard 4 cm.
Brass scabbard with a wooden lining covered with fine scarlet cloth. A belt loop stud on each side of the scabbard with a brass ring (diameter 2.5 cm, thickness 3 mm). The lower portion of the scabbard is decorated with large palmettes.
France.
Revolution (1794).
Very good condition.
Reference :
23569