INFANTRY TROOP SABER known as "briquet", An XI model, First Empire. 31079
Monobloc brass hilt with a single-branch guard stamped "5e LON" (5th Legion of the National Guard) and marked "4488". Handle with 28 twists. Slightly curved flat blade, length 58.5 cm. Black varnished leather scabbard with two brass fittings, button tip.
France.
First Empire.
Fair condition, oxidized blade, scabbard fittings not original model.
Reference :
31079