OFFICER'S INFANTRY SABER, model 1855, Second Empire. 30714
Brass hilt. Guard with projecting shell forming a shell whose guard branch is hollowed out and provided with an eyelet for the passage of the sword knot, with pierced floral decoration. Cap with a short tail. Filigreed copper horn handle. Straight blade with hollow bevels, signed on the back "Mre Impale de Châtt July 1870 = O. d'Infrie mle 1855", length 76 cm. Natural leather knot. Steel scabbard with two suspension rings.
France.
Second Empire.
Poor condition, missing filigree, missing gilding, blade and scabbard oxidized.
Reference :
30714