LIGHT CAVALRY SABER, model 1822, Third Republic. 30433
Brass hilt. Guard with three branches stamped "047". Cap with short tail. Handle with wood covered with calfskin with brass wire. Curved blade with hollow faces, length 86.4 cm, back of the blade signed "Bladesmith of Châtt May 1879 = light cavalry model 1822". Brown buffalo wrap. Steel scabbard with two suspension rings, one of which is stamped "57", steel tip.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition, scabbard with slight surface oxidation.
Reference :
30433